2008 Lexus LS460 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 11 LS460 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2008 Lexus LS460 has 79 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 11 LS460 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is brakes (34 complaints, 43% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.
- Complaints
- 79
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
Top 2008 Lexus LS460 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
2008 Lexus LS460 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V647000Oct 15, 2014Fuel System422,509 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 10V309000Jul 6, 2010Engine138,874 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
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.
Risk: 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.
2008 Lexus LS460 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other LS460 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Lexus LS460 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Lexus LS460 ranks worst among LS460 model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 79 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus LS460?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (34 complaints), engine (15 complaints), and structure & body (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 52,475 miles.
- Does the 2008 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 Lexus LS460, most recently reported 2014, covering fuel system and engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Lexus LS460?
- EPA rates the 2008 Lexus LS460 at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.