KnownCarProblems2008 Lexus LS460 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus LS460, most often about the brakes (41% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles). It is the most complained-about LS460 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2008 Lexus LS460 problems
Brakes
32 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact heard an abnormal noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes seized and released. All of the instrument panel indicators illuminated, including the "please stop and call the dealer immediately" warning message. The vehicle was taken to wilde Lexus sarasota ([phone], located at 4883 clark rd…
Engine
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Continuous acceleration with foot off accelerator pedal currently as of 3/21/10. Vehicle will not slow down with foot off accelerator maintains speeds of 20-24 MPH with foot off the accelerator. Slowing down the vehicle will lurch from 2nd to 1st gear while trying to come to complete stop followed by a clunk from…
Tl contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the vehicle had problems with overheating. It would also not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who staed that the radiator overflow tab clip had been broken by the dealer who had performed a…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles.
After dropping the kids off this morning was driving home and all of the sudden I get the lights on the dash which alarmedme as there was loud beeps too. The first was brake malfunction, then check vsc system, then check brake system. The brakes got real soft and the car acted like it didnt want to stop
Defective actuator and pump.this is a common problem with models ranging between 2007 and 2013. This is a problem known to Lexus and they were taking care of it as and when complaints were made.this is a safety issue and believe that Lexus should make a recall and remedy .
Electrical
7 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, she started smelling wires burning and smoke was emitting from the hood. The fire department was contacted who threw water on the engine and disconnected the battery. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the…
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the vehicle would erroneously start without anyone being near the vehicle with the starter button not being pressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the starter however, the failure persisted. The contact indicated that the starter had…
Speed control
7 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
On september 2, 2010, while driving my Lexus LS460, I was sitting in traffic at a complete stop with my foot on the brake. Suddenly the car began revving at a very high rate. Luckily, I was able to keep my foot firmly down on the brake & shift the car into neutral so that it didn't "jump" forward and hit the truck…
After the vehicle has an oil change, the car will (intermittently) hesitate to accelerate. This is especially dangerous when you are trying to merge into the freeway or similar occasions. When attempted to depress the gas pedal with expectation that the car will respond and accelerate as normal, the engine just revs…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the surface of the dashboard began to deteriorate and produced a sticky substance. While operating the vehicle, the sunlight created a glare on the dashboard that impaired the driver's vision. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the…
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that a day after purchasing the vehicle, he noticed that there were cracks on the instrument panel near the radio, and between the dashboard and passengerâs and driverâs side doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic nor…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 37,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
When starting my 2008 Lexus ls 460l, the vehicle starts and immediately shuts down (stalls). This usually happens when the vehicle has been sitting for long periods of time; e.g., overnight, 9 hrs at work. On may 30, 2010, after sitting overnight, the vehicle started up fine for a trip to the grocery store. Fifteen…
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
Transmission
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
We've purchased a 2008 Lexus 460 on jan 2008, within few months we started noticing a jerking reaction of the engine while the car was stopped or idling in gear most of the time. Over time we've taken the car to the dealer (at least 4 times) with no substantial improvements, they've upgraded the transmission software…
Continuous acceleration with foot off accelerator pedal currently as of 3/21/10. Vehicle will not slow down with foot off accelerator maintains speeds of 20-24 MPH with foot off the accelerator. Slowing down the vehicle will lurch from 2nd to 1st gear while trying to come to complete stop followed by a clunk from…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Lexus LS460 recalls
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began march 3, 2015. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 lexus ls vehicles manufactured may 9, 2006, to july 20, 2010, 2006-2011 lexus gs vehicles manufactured january 6, 2005, to september 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 lexus is vehicles manufactured august 30, 2005, to september 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
Engine
Risk: The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2010. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Lexus LS460
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus LS460?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (32 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); engine (9 complaints, typically around 30,500 miles); other or unspecified (9 complaints, typically around 82,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus LS460 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 15, 2014 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Lexus LS460?
- It is the most complained-about LS460 model year since 2000, with 79 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Lexus LS460 years
- 2007
- 2008