Problems · NHTSA complaints
2008 Lexus LS600HL problems
Owners filed 49 complaints about the 2008 Lexus LS600HL with NHTSA between Aug 2008 and May 2026. The most-cited component is service brakes (19).
Complaints
49
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Service brakes19
- Vehicle speed control5
- Structure5
- Engine4
- Electrical system4
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
- Electronic stability control (esc)4
- Suspension3
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Steering2
- Power train1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Wheels1
- Visibility1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Service brakes
19 reports
“I am speaking on behalf of my [XXX] mother who owns the car. Summarily, we took the car to two Lexus Service Repair shops (i.e. one in Glendale and one in Longo, El Monte). On [XXX], we the brake and tire sensor lights came on. We first took it to Lexus of Glendale. The diagnosis and estimate was to cover these items: tire sensors, brake sensor, brake pads, air filters, oil change, and nav system to fix the defrost buttons, the DVD software for the nav system, and anything that would cause the brake/ABS emergency light and tire pressure lights to come on. Prior to that, we replaced all 4 tires, upper and lower suspension arms, air filters, fuses, alignment, etc. Both lights (tire sensors and brake lights in the dashboard came on the last week of January 2025. The total cost was $4200.00. Then the same day my mom rolled over a speed bump, and the tire sensor lights came on. She went back and they did not replace the tire sensor lights and we opened up a case on this issue. Then a day later, the brake light and ABS light came on. After a couple of days of that, the brakes would lock up before she turned on the ignition. We filed a complaint with Department of…”
Vehicle speed control
5 reports
“this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer”
Structure
5 reports
“I NOTICE A SMALL BUBBLE SPOT ON THE BOTTOM MIDDLE FRONT PASSAGE DOOR AND UP UNTIL THANKSGIVING 2020 A HUGE RUST SPOT. THAN ON DECEMBER 1 2020 I WAS AT A STORE SAW TWO OTHER LS460 WITH THE SAME RUST SPOT MIDDLE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. IT'S NOT EASY TO REMOVE RUST SPOT I WOULD NEED TO GET A WHOLE NEW DOOR. I NEED TO PAINT MY CAR BUT I AM AFRAID TO IF THE RUST GETS WORSE I WOULD NEED TO BUY A WHOLE NEW DOOR”
Engine
4 reports1 fire
“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, there was a knocking and ticking sound coming from the brakes. Additionally, the brake light, traction control light, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The ABS, Brakes, and VSC messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer under Extended Warranty Coverage for the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 126,000.”
Electrical system
4 reports1 fire
“I was on the exit for union turnpike on the gcp at a good 40 miles per hour when boom a whole bunch of lights popped up on the dash saying see dealer and 3 lights come on the top right. By the grace of god the car infront of me was very far and i was able to drop the car into manual mode drop gears while turning wheels slowly go into bumps and i slowed down when i came around the corner to a full stop that’s when i had my tow guy grab the car and drop me and the car home”
Service brakes, hydraulic
4 reports
“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the braking system malfunctioned, and the brake pedal extended to the floorboard while depressed, causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS actuator and brake pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 58,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.