Brakes Failed problems of the 2008 Lexus LS

One problem related to brakes failed has been reported for the 2008 Lexus LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Lexus LS based on all problems reported for the 2008 LS.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2020

My 2008 Lexus Ls600hl has a defective brake actuator. Lexus is aware of the issue on these cars and put out a warranty enhancement on the actuator but only for certain Ls that fall within a certain VIN# range. My vehicle VIN did not make it into the warranty enhancement but is experiencing the issues stated in the enhancement letter down to the t. All started yesterday when I almost totaled out because the brakes completely failed when I was driving on the highway at 50mph. Lights came on the dash and I could not stop the vehicle. I was able to run onto the shoulder of the road while downshifting the car to slow it down eventually getting it to a stop with minimal damage to my car. Found out later after getting it towed it needs a brake actuator. I am under the 150,000 warranty enhancement (I am at 125,000) mark but my VIN is not on the repair enhancement list so I cant get it repaired under the warranty. This should of affected by years not by VIN specification. I need this fix and Lexus wants $4000 for something that should be covered under warranty enhancement.


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