general problems of the 2008 Lexus ES350

Five problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2008 Lexus ES350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2015

My wife has parked the car in front of the driveway and few minutes later, the car has has started a fire from engine.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2015

While entering my garage, my car suddenly accelerated and smashed into the rear wall destroying a cabinet and refridgerator and went through the wall. I couldn't stop the car as evidenced by brake skid marks on the garage floor. Lexus later inspected the car and claimed they could find no defect. Fortunately my wife and I were only shaken up from the deployment of the airbags. The car was totaled. My home and auto insurance covered part of the damage and Lexus has disavowed any responsibility, but they never inspected the damage to our home or the evidence that I was trying to stop the car almost from the instant it entered the garage. I can provide pictures by email, but I can't seem to retrieve them for this document. T.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus Es350. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle's temperature ran hot and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The warning indicators illuminated and the contact pulled the vehicle over and shut off the engine. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2009

Engine icon warning on. Check engine. Lexus repair found defective cam shaft. Parts replaced count was 37.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2008

I purchased a 2008 Lexus ES 350 on February 21, 2008. On may 28, 2008, I took the car to the dealer, Lexus of jacksonville, FL, because the gas pedal stuck on may 26, 2008. When this occurred, the car accelerated to over 80 mph and I had to insert my foot underneath the pedal to unstick and raise the pedal to decrease acceleration. Lexus of jacksonville checked the pedal and I was told the pedal had been adjusted. The problem has not recurred. On February 19, 2008, I was contacted by Lexus of jacksonville to schedule the vehicle for service as a result of the recall of the gas pedal sticking and an engine hose replacement.


Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2008 Lexus ES350

Engine And Engine Cooling problems
5
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems
1
Radiator problems
1


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