Wiper problems of the 2008 Lexus RX

Four problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2008 Lexus RX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Lexus RX based on all problems reported for the 2008 RX.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2025

While driving my 2008 Lexus Rx 350 on a hot day, the gum-like material from the interior door trim began to peel and smear across the inside of the driver’s side window as the window was rolled down. This completely obscured my view of the side mirror and rear surroundings, causing a sudden and dangerous loss of visibility. As a result, I was unable to see a nearby vehicle and collided with it while changing lanes. This appears to be a design flaw in the materials used in the door trim, which degrade and become sticky with heat and age, creating a serious safety hazard. This is not a cosmetic issue—it directly compromises driver visibility and safety.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2023

1-wiper were replaced 2-tire wearing out replaced.

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

I have had to continuous issues with my vehicle since I became the owner of it. #1 the headlamp gets very foggy. Every 2-3 months I take it to the car wash, they pop it out and clean it. I get this done because the lamp looks very dim while I am driving it at night and it makes it difficult to see the road. This is a safety issue. The second issue is that the dashboard is heavily cracked to the point where my son is able to pick off pieces and tries to put it in his mouth. I am afraid of what toxic chemicals the cracked dashboard is exposing me and my child to. I called Lexus to get these repaired under the warranty enhancement program and they told me that both of these are now 1 year past the warranty. I have been the owner of this car since 2017 and I never got notice of either of these warranty enhancements. Before that my dad owned it and he also never received notice. I have filed a case # with Lexus 1911082441. They now tell me there is nothing they can do and I will have to pay out of pocket for issues that have been existing for the last 4-5 years!.

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

Dashboard is deteriorating omitting gases, and causing glare on interior windshield. Extremely unsafe to drive especially if raining.




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