2008 Lexus RX350 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering (14.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 2.3× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 18 · 14.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 17 · 13.5% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 · 11.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 12 · 9.5% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 11 · 8.7% | No official action | — |
| Structure | 10 · 7.9% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 126 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“SEAT BELT IN THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE NOT WORKING. CRACKED DASH BOARD.”NHTSA complaint 11112800 — filed 07/21/2018 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2008 LEXUS 350 IS CRACKING AND GETS STICKY WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE. THE LIFT TAB FOR THE BACK POWER DOOR IS TACKY…”NHTSA complaint 11083985 — filed 04/09/2018 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“MY CAR HAS BEEN MAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING . THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING AND KEEPS DROPPING LOW. COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO LEXUS…”NHTSA complaint 11048290 — filed 11/24/2017 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus RX350?
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 20 of 126 NHTSA complaints (15.9%), followed by steering (18), electrical system (17), vehicle speed control (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2008 Lexus RX350 have?
126 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2008 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2008 Lexus RX350's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
