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2008 Lexus Rx

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2008 Lexus Rx do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 29.

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70Owner complaints

Model-year median: 29

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
27
200532
200658
200770
200834
200976
201029
2011
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine
15Service Brakes
15Unknown Or Other
13Structure
7Air Bags
6
All reported categories
Electrical System
5Power Train
5Steering
5Vehicle Speed Control
4Exterior Lighting
3Visibility/wiper
3Seat Belts
2Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1Engine And Engine Cooling
1Forward Collision Avoidance
1Fuel/propulsion System
1Service Brakes, Air
1Suspension
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

38 reports with mileage · 32 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports2 fire reports1 injury reports

Visibility/wiper complaints

3 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2025
Visibility/wiperCrash

While driving my 2008 Lexus RX 350 on a hot day, the gum-like material from the interior door trim began to peel and smear across the inside of the driver’s side window as the window was rolled down. This completely obscured my view of the side mirror and rear surroundings, causing a sudden and dangerous loss of visibility. As a…

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While driving my 2008 Lexus RX 350 on a hot day, the gum-like material from the interior door trim began to peel and smear across the inside of the driver’s side window as the window was rolled down. This completely obscured my view of the side mirror and rear surroundings, causing a sudden and dangerous loss of visibility. As a result, I was unable to see a nearby vehicle and collided with it while changing lanes. This appears to be a design flaw in the materials used in the door trim, which degrade and become sticky with heat and age, creating a serious safety hazard. This is not a cosmetic issue—it directly compromises driver visibility and safety.

NHTSA ODI #11674509

Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 2023
Visibility/wiper

1-wiper were replaced 2-tire wearing out replaced

NHTSA ODI #11556041

105,000 miles · Sep 7, 2020
Visibility/wiper

DASHBOARD IS DETERIORATING OMITTING GASES, AND CAUSING GLARE ON INTERIOR WINDSHIELD. EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY IF RAINING.

NHTSA ODI #11353491

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

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NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.