2008 Lexus LS460 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
79 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
52,475 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 68 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 31 of 79 complaints (39.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 38 | 48.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 5.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 3.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 31 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
Service Brakes: 31; Unknown Or Other: 9; Electrical System: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 7; Engine: 4; Structure:Body: 4; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 14 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 19 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 12 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 14; 25,000 to 49,999: 19; 50,000 to 74,999: 12; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 5
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 14; 2011: 3; 2012: 2; 2013: 3; 2014: 6; 2015: 14; 2016: 8; 2017: 4; 2018: 9; 2019: 10; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 38 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10320662 · 2010-03-18 (March 18, 2010)
PULSATING BRAKES UNEVEN BRAKING RESULTING IN A LURCHING MOTION WHEN STOPPING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10320662 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10321462 · 2010-03-22 (March 22, 2010)
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 TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT WHILE COASTING THEN RPM'S WILL JUMP GIVING A SLIGHT ACCELERATION FEEL AND CONTINUE AT SPEEDS OF 20+MPH UNTIL BRAKES ARE APPLIED. EXPERIENCING HARSH AND SLOPPY SHIFTING FROM TRANSMISSION. LOS…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10321462 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10324036 · 2010-04-06 (April 6, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START UNLESS THE VEHICLE WAS JUMP-STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE FOR FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS TOLD THAT NO FAILURE COULD BE FOUND. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,700. UPDATED 11/22/10 *BF THE BATTERY FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. UPDATED 11/12/10
Owner-reported narrative. 5,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10324036 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10395528 · 2011-04-11 (April 11, 2011)
TL* 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 STARTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO FILED A COMPLAINT AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD BE CONTACTING HER BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30, 000. UPD…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10395528 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10304543 · 2010-02-03 (February 3, 2010)
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 CHECKED IT OUT AND COULD NOT COME UP WITH A FIX.THE LAST WAS IN NOVEMBER 09 AND WE WERE TOLD TO CONTACT THE CO. FO FACTORY REP TO INSPECT THE CAR. SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT INSPECTED THE CAR AND WE ARE AFRAID THAT IT MAY CAUSE TO AN AC…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10304543 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10329196 · 2010-05-06 (May 6, 2010)
I DRIVE LEXUS 460 LS. IT HAS 30,000 MILES WITH A RECENT SERVICE. ON THE DAY OF ACCIDENT , I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT 7AM. I HAD GAS TANK FILLED UP THE NIGHT BEFORE. THE CAR STARTED JERKING WHEN I LEFT THE HOUSE. A WARNING LIGHT CAME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR CHECK UP. SINCE THE DEALERSHIP WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK, THEREFORE I DECIDED TO GO AHEAD AND DRIVE.AFTER 10 MILES THE CAR STARTED TO STOP AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO TAKE AN EXIT AND STOPPED AT THE CURB TO AVOID SOME ONE HITTING ME FROM BEHIND. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO LEXUS SERVICE STATION…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10329196 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10334075 · 2010-06-01 (June 1, 2010)
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 MINUTES LATER, I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, STARTED THE VEHICLE, AND IT IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY LEXUS OF ROCKVILLE ON MAY 20, 2010, BUT AS OF MAY 30, 2010, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO PERSIST. LEXUS OF ROCKVI…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,902 miles reported. Look up ODI 10334075 at NHTSA ↗