2008 Lexus IS F - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2008 Lexus IS F has not been rated in terms of safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This means that there is currently no available data on its crash test ratings, including front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings. However, it is worth noting that the vehicle comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, which is a positive safety feature that can help prevent skidding and loss of control in emergency situations.

Additionally, the Lexus IS F offers optional forward collision warning but does not have lane departure warning. Forward collision warning systems can provide an alert to the driver in the event of a potential collision, enhancing safety on the road.

In terms of complaints and recalls, the 2008 Lexus IS F has received a total of 112 complaints and has been subject to 8 recalls. It is important for owners to stay informed about any recalls affecting their vehicle to ensure that necessary safety-related issues are addressed promptly.

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Complaint Count

112

Recall Count

8

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2008 Lexus IS F 4-DR w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2008 Lexus IS F 4-DR w/SAB

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

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2008 Lexus IS F 4-DR w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2008 Lexus IS F 4-DR w/SAB Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2008 Score 2014 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2008 Score 2014 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2008 Score 2014 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2008 Lexus IS F

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"airbag light keeps going on and off. looked up on google. a lot of people are having this issue. i filed for a complaint before and got no response."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-04-03
Complaint:
"the wiring harness for the front passenger airbag was recalled by lexus because it is too short and frequently becomes disconnected which disables the front passenger airbag and cause the air bag light to turn on on the instrument panel. lexus sent a letter informing me of the recall, but it was sent to my parents house and i did not receive it in time. after finding the recall letter, the pandemic also prevented me from making it to the dealership in time. the letter they sent me also had no markings to indicate it was a recall or that the information inside was important in any way so the letter was easily ignored. i spoke with a lexus dealership and lexus corporate and they both refused to perform the safety repair because i was about 2 to 3 months past their deadline (june 2020?). as a result, my front passenger air bag is inoperable and any front riding passenger in my vehicle is at a greatly increased safety risk in the event of a serious crash. lexus admitted the problem with their wiring harness and instituted a recall, so i don't think it is fair for them to potentially sacrifice the lives and the safety of my front riding passengers because of a superficial deadline. i would appreciate any help you could provide in convincing lexus to honor their safety recall for my vehicle. thank you."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-01-04
Complaint:
"i received a letter about a recall after being told i will receive a call back. after a few weeks i contacted lexus set a date of service was given a rent a car by lexus was told for free but i paid a deposit. lexus has refunded me my money after i pick up my car a loud noise was coming from the dash i contacted lexus via email and scheduled a date was told that they forgot to close a lid and that what was making the noise that time they gave me a lexus loaner not a rent a car. but it's still making that noise my car never made that noise i go in for a recall service and it feels like i should have never gone now i'm scared to drive to not break anything the noise happens when i turn the ac on ether parked or drive i have video of the noise"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2022-10-01
Complaint:
"the srs/airbag light illuminated upon startup of my car, code b1861 driver side knee airbag squib open."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-08-02
Complaint:
""takata recall" - i received information from lexus in early 2017 stating that my vehicle was part of a recall due to faulty takata inflators. the statement showed that my vehicles airbag replacement due to the recall could be delayed because the airbags were put into categories based on the age of the vehicle and stating the chance of degradation by where you lived. the info stated they would be in touch with me at a later date when my vehicle was considered to be more at risk. this was several months ago, i now live in florida where it is very hot, and since my vehicle has not been recalled an taken into the dealer for assessment and/or repair, i cannot register it for the class action settlement. any help in this matter would be appreciated."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-08-08
Complaint:
"takata recall when the car is in motion i have some type of noise coming from my front dash where passenger airbag is."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-01-03
Complaint:
"takata recall. we received a recall for this airbag on may 2016. fast forward to march 2017 and a remedy for this recall is finally available!! when i called my authorized lexus dealer in concord, ca i was told that i'll be put on a waiting list until the parts are available. i was told it could take 2-3 weeks. what's the point of advising their customers that a remedy is available if the dealership is not prepared to fix the issue when we've been waiting almost a year for a resolution!!"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-02-03
Complaint:
"takata recall the local lexus dealer and car maker, lexus automobiles, are taking an unacceptably long time to remedy this life-threatening defect. this week i have received a letter from the car maker with a warning to not let anyone sit in the front passenger seat when the car is being operated. this is the second mailing i have received, and the problem is described as more critical with each mailing. since june of 2016 i have been on a waiting list with the local dealer to have the takata device replaced. this delay is not a reasonable period to wait. furthermore the local dealer, lexus of thousand oaks, is not diligent in assigning people to the recall repair waiting list. my wife called the dealer twice in early 2016 and was assured that our car was assigned. i visited the dealer in summer of 2016 and found that our car was not on the dealer recall repair list. so, only by visiting the dealer was i able to definitely be assigned to the list. very poor oversight by the car maker of a critical issue being handled by the dealer. the car maker should step-up and create a waiting list website that schedules appointments at any local dealer that is ready to repair. some fair method of assigning priorities should be clearly publicized for all car owners affected. the car maker has to be more involved with this recall effort and take the main responsibility away from the dealer. very, very disappointing to say the least."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-01-04
Complaint:
"recall fix has taken over 1 year and still does not have a estimated completion date"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-07-05
Complaint:
"i've contacted my dealership, freeman lexus, numerous times since hearing about the takata recall in june of last year. 9 months later i am still awaiting repair. the first 5 times i called, i was told to call back and check in to see if the airbag replacement parts where in. the last time i was put on a list in order to receive a loaner car. 2 months later and still no repair or loaner. i have a 2008 lexus is which was purchased in september of 2007. i live in ca. based on the projected degradation timeline of 6-9 years, september of 2016 put my at 9 years. i am not satisfied with lexus lack of timely repair."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-02-06

Recalls for the 2008 Lexus IS F

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4runner, 2003-2006 tundra, 2003-2013 corolla, 2009-2010 corolla matrix, 2004-2005 rav4, 2002-2007 sequoia, 2011-2013 sienna, 2008-2012 scion xb, 2008-2009 lexus is-f, 2007-2012 yaris and lexus es350, 2010-2017 lexus gx460, 2002-2010 lexus sc430, 2006-2012 lexus is250 and is350 and 2010-2015 lexus is250c and is350c vehicles. these vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. the inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2019-10-17
Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2012 toyota 4runner, corolla, corolla matrix, sienna, yaris, scion xb, lexus es350, gx460, is-f, is250, is350, is250c, is350c, and lexus lfa vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, toyota is recalling certain 2009 toyota corolla, corolla matrix, yaris, yaris hb, scion xb, pontiac vibe, lexus, es350, is250, is350, and is-f vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 lexus is250 and..."
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2017-01-09
Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 scion xb and lexus is f, 2009-2011 toyota corolla and corolla matrix, 2006-2011 toyota yaris, lexus is250 and lexus is350, 2010-2011 toyota 4runner, lexus is250c, lexus is350c and lexus gx460, 2011 sienna, 2007-2011 lexus es350, and 2009-2010 pontiac vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 scion xb and lexus is f, 2007-2008 toyota yaris, 2006-2008 lexus is250 and lexus is350 and 2007-2008 lexus es350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee,..."
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2016-05-23

LEXUS Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

LEXUS ranks 23 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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