2008 Lexus ES Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Lexus ES recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Lexus ES.

Most common 2008 Lexus ES problems

Problem areas named in the 68 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	37
Unknown Or Other	11
Structure	7
Engine	4
Electrical System	4
Visibility/Wiper	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Service Brakes	2
Visibility	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2026-05-01, Unknown Or Other
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 severe enough to interfere with safe driving, especially during morning and afternoon sunlight conditions. This issue has been widely reported among Lexus ES models from this generation. Lexus previously acknowledged the defect and offered a limited-time repair program, which has since expired. However, many vehicles are still experiencing the issue. Because this defect aff

2025-11-03, Electrical System
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.

2025-09-05, Steering
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 mechanics. They say it will cost $1,700k to replace ONE control arm! $3,400k for both. The rubber bushings are completely deteriorated due to the rubber being bad. (My dashboard is also melting, and the rubber weather stripping on all of the doors/windows)

2025-04-01, Air Bags
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 crashing into a light pole. The remaining air bags did deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was deemed a total loss by the Insurance provider. A Police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported by air to an area shock trauma center and treated for a broken neck, a broken right shoulder, loss of four teeth,

2024-07-05, Unknown Or Other
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 was already in the need of the dashbpard being replaced due to the reasons stated in the recall letter. The vehicle was later taken to the same dealership whom denied the recall action, for a different service. The representative that was spoken with for the recall was present and seen the condition of the dashboad. the representative then stated that there was a recall for thi

2008 Lexus ES questions

Does the 2008 Lexus ES have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Lexus ES at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus ES?

Based on 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (37), Unknown Or Other (11), Structure (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Lexus ES has been fixed?

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