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2008 Lexus Ls600hl problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2008 Lexus Ls600hl — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

7

NHTSA complaints

2

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 Ls600hl years?

Ls600hl NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted7 complaints2008: 7 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints
Ls600hl NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Lexus Ls600hl problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes229%
Steering229%
Suspension229%
Tires & Wheels114%

Does the 2008 Lexus Ls600hl have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V647000Fuel SystemOctober 15, 2014 · 422,509 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

10V309000EngineJuly 6, 2010 · 138,874 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“AIR STRUTS AND AXLESHAFT COMPROMISED AND VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ACCORDING TO LEXUS AND THEY ARE LOOKING TO CHARGE 10 TO 12K TO REPAIR ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD AND HAS DONE THIS FOR YEARS NOW”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · July 8, 2011

“AIR STRUTS AND AXLESHAFT COMPROMISED AND VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ACCORDING TO LEXUS AND THEY ARE LOOKING TO CHARGE 10 TO 12K TO REPAIR ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD AND HAS DONE THIS FOR YEARS NOW”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · July 8, 2011

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 LEXUS LS600HL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE PAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 14, 2013

“AIR STRUTS AND AXLESHAFT COMPROMISED AND VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ACCORDING TO LEXUS AND THEY ARE LOOKING TO CHARGE 10 TO 12K TO REPAIR ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD AND HAS DONE THIS FOR YEARS NOW”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 8, 2011

2008 Lexus Ls600hl — common questions

Is the 2008 Lexus Ls600hl reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Lexus Ls600hl have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2008 Lexus Ls600hl. 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.