2008 Lexus ES recalls and problems
No recalls and 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Lexus ES.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2008 Lexus ES recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus ES 350 Issue Description: The dashboard in my vehicle is melting and becoming sticky, causing a reflective glare on the windshield during daylight driving. This significantly impacts visibility and creates a potential safety hazard. The condition worsens with heat and sun exposure. The glare can be…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Lexus ES 350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 153,000. However, a subsequent Carfax report revealed that the actual mileage was 245,000.
The front control arms, their bushings and ball joints are failing. My car only has 125k miles on it, but it drifts and bounces around as if there is no struts at all. It is very scary to drive, it feels like something terrible is about to happen like a wheel snapping off and causing accident. I took it to several…
The contact owned a 2008 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 - 40 MPH, the air bags suddenly deployed independently. The contact stated that his view was obstructed due to the air bag deployment, and he briefly lost control the vehicle and the vehicle came to a complete stop after…
The dashboard of the vehicle has deteriorated causing an extreme shiny surface all over. This can be seen at even given time of inspection. A recall was released to do this issue but when the LEXUS Newport News, VA dealership was contacted, the response was this vehicle was not included. During this time the vehicle…
ES model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 59 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 125 | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 68 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 46 | 6 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2007 ES has the most complaints (125). All Lexus ES years →
Questions
- Does the 2008 Lexus ES have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Lexus ES as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus ES?
- Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (37 complaints), followed by unknown or other (11).
- How many 2008 Lexus ES complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 7 of 68 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 1, 2026.