2008 Lexus RX recalls and problems

The 2008 Lexus RX has 0 recalls and 70 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2008 Lexus Rx
Photo: 2008 Lexus Rx by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2008 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 27 RX model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
70complaints
5crashes
2fires
1injuries
114,366median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2007: 1 complaints20072008: 1 complaints2012: 1 complaints20122013: 3 complaints2014: 1 complaints20142015: 1 complaints2016: 2 complaints20162017: 2 complaints2018: 3 complaints20182019: 11 complaints112020: 11 complaints20202021: 8 complaints2022: 9 complaints20222023: 4 complaints2024: 4 complaints20242025: 5 complaints2026: 3 complaints20263

2008 vs. other Lexus RX years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Lexus RX have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Lexus RX. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus RX?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (16), service brakes (16), unknown or other (13). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.