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2008 Lamborghini Gallardo problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Gallardo years?

Gallardo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted2 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints
Gallardo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1100%

Does the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

13V471000BrakesSeptember 30, 2013 · 263 units

Defect

Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Gallardo Coupes and Spyders fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.

Consequence

Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L71X-R.01.13 (model year 2007 and 2008 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder) and L71X-R.02.13 (model year 2009 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder).

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I DROVE MY CAR THROUGH THE DRIVE-THRU AND IT WAS UNEXPECTEDLY VERY SLOW. I GOT STUCK IN THE DRIVE-THRU FOR ABOUT 7 MINUTES WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THE AC WAS BROWN AT MAX. I WAS IN GEAR 1 AND WAS PULLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT PADDLE SHIFTERS TO SET TO NEUTRAL BECAUSE I PICKED UP FOOD FROM THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 30, 2019

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo — common questions

Is the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.