AI Damage2008 Lexus Ls600hl: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Lexus Ls600hl filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 40% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 40% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 40% of all complaints
- 4 Wheels 20% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Steering: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Air struts and axleshaft compromised and vehicle is unsafe to drive according to lexus and they are looking to charge 10 to 12k to repair only a few years old and has done this for years now
Vgrs recall 10v218000 toyota/lexus had a recall for 2009 and up models of the ls vehicle for steering not returning to center during driving operations or complete locked turns. Which can cause a accident. This recall should have started in 2008 and not just 2009 and up. 2008 the ls460/600 first debuted.
I'm not sure if this will lead to some type of abs brake failure. I did an online search for this noise and it looks to be a very common problem with the ls models. Numerous people have had this same problem. It turns out, it is the brake actuator and lexus is very aware of the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls600hl. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, there was a humming noise heard from the front driver's side wheel hub assembly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who inspected the hub assembly and advised that they needed to be replaced.
The contact stated while driving 30 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and heard a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the front drivers side brake pad needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus Ls600hl?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, steering, suspension. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (20%), knocking, grinding or other noise (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Lexus Ls600hl?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2008 Lexus Ls600hl from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2008 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.