Name: 2008 Lexus RX
Brand: Lexus

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

What Owners Say

Catalytic converter

"First time it ever needed changing due to water/condensation caused it to rust"

Anonymous, NJ (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Muffler

"Wear and tear rusty needs changing"

Anonymous, NJ (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Other/unsure

"Dashboard cracked"

Anonymous, FL (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

"Raditator hose leak, replaced"

Anonymous, CA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

"Rims on wheels make the tires deflate"

Anonymous, TX (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

"Oil hose leak. It didnt get the braided hose on the recall."

Anonymous A., VA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

"Too many repairs were needed within one year, according to the Lexus dealer and I had them done: 1. front & rear differential service & Water pump replaced at 1500$. Right AFTER this was done, and I drove the car home, 2)the check engine/VSC/traction control orange warning light/s came on. So I took the car back to the dealer and had this new problem repaired along with 3) the scheduled repair of the rear main engine oil seal leak, repairs 2 & 3 at the quoted price of 4,997$, but reduced to 2200 upon my protesting. 4) Earlier and separately, the high pressure & low pressure power steering hoses were replaced at a cost of 1200$ and 5) trunk door (hatch) struts replaced at 250$. All told, over 5000$ within a year."

Anonymous, KS (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

What Owners Say

Calipers

"My fault for not getting new breaks sooner"

Anonymous, OR (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Parking brake

"Cable needed replacement"

Anonymous A., CA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Premature brake wear

"Brakes were worn out after 20000 miles due to disc warping."

Anonymous A., CA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Rotors

"We began having issues with vibrations when we applied brakes and slowed down - have taken the car 3 times in the past year to get it addressed/corrected but each time we are told it is something different and it does not correct the issue."

Anonymous, GA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Noises And Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Air or water leaks

"water leaking in on drivers side from sunroof and/or door. May have caused electrical system short. Not sure, but electrical system problem kept running down the battery. Ended up paying to replace 3 batteries before we figured it out."

Anonymous, KY (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

"Last year we noticed there was a tremendous gummy substance on the windows and they would almost not go up and down - finally had it identified as the window seals completely eroding - it was a nightmare to get new ones and a nightmare to replace, causing minor damage to the doors. A mess."

Anonymous, GA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Squeaks or rattles

"Just as the manufacturer repair alert came out on dashboards, ours began to show signs of cracking and began becoming gummy but we didn't receive the notice in time to get it registered - in the past 12 months it is begun to look like a jig-saw puzzle."

Anonymous, GA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Steering And Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Power steering leaks

"Power steering hose had slow leak, would need fluid refill weekly. Had to replace the PS return hose."

Anonymous A., VA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Shocks or struts

"Shimmy, vibration. replaced shocks, struts, etc. Problems resolved 11/23"

Anonymous, WI (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion)

"Had to be replaced"

Anonymous A., NC (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

What Owners Say

Radiator

"Noticed coolant leak in garage last summer. Had to replace radiator and upper/lower hoses."

Anonymous A., VA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Paint And Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Loose interior trim or moldings

"Dashboard started cracking about 3 years ago. It has gotten much worse over last 12 months. This is a known issue and per my mechanic, Lexus was fixing some cars but mine started cracking after Lexus stopped replacing the defective dashboards."

Anonymous, CA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

What Owners Say

Transmission rebuild or replacement

"transmission needed replacing; the price was prohibitive (more than 50% of the value of the car), so I have to replace the car"

Anonymous, CA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

What Owners Say

Tailgate, hatch or trunk

"Out of the blue the hatchback began closing on its own or not opening at all - we had everything checked and it was a 'non-issue' but most definitely when you cannot get the hatchback to stop shutting on your head when you are removing groceries, it is an issue."

Anonymous, GA (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

What Owners Say

Heater system

"For an unidentified reason the vehicle occasionally does not blow heated air. In tandem with this issue, the vehicle starts to overheat when stopped"

Anonymous A., WI (2008 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

Transmission Minor

Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

Engine Electrical

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

Fuel System/Emissions

Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

Lexus RX

Reliability

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

Exhaust

What Owners Say

Brakes

What Owners Say

Noises And Leaks

What Owners Say

Steering And Suspension

What Owners Say

Engine Cooling

What Owners Say

Paint And Trim

What Owners Say

Transmission Major

What Owners Say

Body Hardware

What Owners Say

Climate System

What Owners Say

Transmission Minor

Drive System

Engine Minor

In-car Electronics

Engine Electrical

Electrical Accessories

Engine Major

Fuel System/Emissions

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