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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2008 Lexus RX.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Electrical
2021-11-24 · campaign 2021-723
Issue:
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:
C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904
C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905
C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907
C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909
C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911
C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913
C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571
C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14
PK5A408J05 PU14000903
Safety Risk:
Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Other
2013-09-04 · campaign 2013-296
On certain vehicles, a control board for the Intelligent Power Module (IPM), part of the hybrid system inverter assembly, could fail while the vehicle is underway. This could cause various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator lamp, brake system warning lamp, and master warning lamp, to illuminate on the instrument panel. If this occurred, in most cases, the vehicle would enter fail-safe driving mode, resulting in reduced motive power in which the vehicle could still be driven for short distances. In some instances, the fuse of the power supply circuit could blow, causing the hybrid system to stop functioning. The resultant loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Power Module.
Owner complaints (70)
Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus RX (5 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 28 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 29).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 15 | |
| Service brakes | 15 | |
| Unknown or other | 13 | |
| Structure | 7 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Lexus RX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Lexus RX350 w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2008 Lexus RX400h 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Lexus RX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| RX 350 2WD 3.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| RX 350 2WD 3.5 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| RX 350 4WD 3.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| RX 350 4WD 3.5 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| RX 400h 2WD 3.3 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 24 | 25 | $3,300 |
| RX 400h 4WD 3.3 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 24 | 25 | $3,300 |
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