Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2008 Lexus LS.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
Purchased a used 2008 Lexus Ls460 and within about two hours the vehicle abruptly and completely shut down while driving in traffic, with no warning and no practical ability to predict the failure or safely pull off the road. Near collisions were narrowly avoided only because other drivers swerved or slammed on brakes. At the time of purchase there were no warning lights illuminated, but immediately after the shutdown multiple warning lights illuminated (including brake/abs/stability-related warnings as documented by an independent service center). The vehicle was inspected the next day by an independent service center, which documented multiple diagnostic trouble codes across major systems and stated that repairs would be in the thousands and not recommended. The inspection also noted indications consistent with diagnostic codes having been cleared prior to purchase, and the battery at inspection could not hold a charge aiding the clearing of codes. The vehicle had no functional exhaust system (mufflers cut off), creating a carbon monoxide exposure risk that was only mitigated because the driver had the windows down unknowingly to the leak. The service center also reported tires beyond safe wear limits that were not readily visible without lifting the vehicle. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request and has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance.
The interior is malting and give a bad smell ( strong preform ), which effect breathing.
Dash board sticky and cracking. Dash feels like glue is on it and getting worst.
Car doesn’t run probably. Seat are getting ripped.
Backing out of driveway (in motion) into a city street, car stopped abruptly and would not start again. Immediately warning lights vcs, brake and abs showed on panel. The abs control module was replaced 6/25/20 costing me $2,708. 36 (invoice attached). In March (03/06/20) I paid $2,014. 96 for tires and brake replacement (invoice attached). That's a total cost of $4,723. 32. I feel scammed because I think the brake job in March created the problem for the abs to malfunction and it should not have been my responsibility to replace it. Please reply if possible. I'm reporting issue to Lexus corp also. I read on a post that the abs module rarely needs replacing. Thank you for your help.
The door panels and dashboard gets sticky during warm days. Also, it has peeled easily when barely scraped. Other Lexus models have already been recalled for same issue.
(hesitation on acceleration) this morning going to work l notice that the car wasn't acting right. I was at the yield left turning lane was turning right before other incoming car come. As I was turning the acceleration didnt go no where as it feel like the car was going up a very high hill. I was so scare that another car coming stright and hit me and some how the acceleration just pick up and start going as it has no power to it. The only reason why im reporting this is because this is a very and could be an dangerous problem not to myself but other to and I have search up this problem on the web and there alot iof people that have this problem beside me. Is there anything your can do to resolve this problem? I dont want to have to drive an Lexus and have to deal with this headache.
Dash panel and door panel melting and shinining.
I have been waiting a long time to get these defective door panels replaced on my Lexus Ls 460,2008 these pannels become sticky molten ,disintegrating in summer when parked out door.
Lexus issued a recall for several interior parts on my make and model of vehicle as well as others for several years that were made with a faulty interior product which actually melts. There are a couple of parts made of the same material doing the same thing that were not included which I believe should've been. As you will see from the pictures these items are also melting. I have reached out to Lexus but they advised they would not be willing to assist. This was a $70k car. Please help in making sure the manufacturer takes care of this. The steering wheel center is also melting and sticky as well. The date entered below is approximate because it has been happening of a course of time but that's approximately when it first started.
Dashboard and door panels seem to be melting. In sunshine they get gluey and sticky. Sun on dash reflects in eyes.