2008 Lexus LS600HL - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2008 Lexus LS600hL has not been rated for safety by the NHTSA. It comes equipped with standard electronic stability control and optional lane departure warning, but does not have forward collision warning. Despite the lack of safety ratings, it is reassuring to know that the vehicle offers stability control to help maintain control in challenging driving situations. It is also worth noting that there have been 39 complaints and 3 recalls reported for this model. This data suggests that while the safety features are promising, potential car buyers may want to consider the reported issues before making a purchase decision.

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Complaint Count

39

Recall Count

3

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2008 Lexus LS600hL 4-DR w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2008 Lexus LS600hL 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.

No
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.

Optional

2008 Lexus LS600hL 4-DR w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2008 Lexus LS600hL 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 LS600HL

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:
"the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. the contact drove the vehicle off the roadway onto a grassy shoulder to slow the vehicle to prevent a crash. the contact then called the dealer and was advised to enter a code in the vehicle and drive slowly to the dealer. after arriving at the dealer and having the vehicle diagnosed, the contact was informed that the brake actuator and assembly needed to be replaced; however, the repair would be an out of pocket expense. the manufacturer was contacted and provided her with a loaner vehicle however, it was stated that she still had to pay for the vehicle to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2023-12-02
Complaint:
"parking break was stuck on and would not release. owner removed spare tire and loosened parking break system, but light was still flashing. dealer check for code and reset. the same thing happened again and the dealer has started they’ve installed a new relay and if happens again it will be very expensive to fix. i feel this should be listed as a recall. this issue should be repaired by as the car is low mileage and has always been kept in a garage. please review. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2021-11-11
Complaint:
"when pressing the brake paddle, i get a clicking noises from the brakes. happy he only has 80,000 miles. don't know if was in the original recall from lexus but for the cost of a repair that they knew was going to. e a problem they should all repairs. this is a safety issue and i believe lexus should have full responsibility."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2018-10-01
Complaint:
"brake actuator assembly mechanical defect, issues with braking system that is a well known concern with similar models. lexus offered a warranty enhancement program for primary coverage but that ended 12/17 and there is no coverage beyond that date. this defect is a serious safety concern that plagues many consumers leaving them stuck with costly repairs - which some may continue to remain on the road with these mechanical issues. the dashboard lights are all activated and message displays to immediately pull the car off the road safely and contact dealer. when brakes are applied there is a clicking/popping noise. for this issue to be a consistent issue with lexus/toyota vehicles that were made between 2007-2017 there should be a safety recall and not a warranty enhancement. many consumers are not aware of the problem until they are outside of the warranty limits. *tr"
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2021-06-05
Complaint:
"my brakes have been making a clicking and tapping sound. they also feel spongy and hard to stop the car. i was driving home and the dash lights "brake malfunction" came on. i continued to my house and upon entering my driveway, the brakes seemed to have difficulty stopping the car. upon researching the problem and contacting lexus coorporation, it is a known defect with the brake actuator. i feel that the brake system of a vehicle is considered a safety issue. the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has a legislative mandate undertitle 49 of the united states code, chapter 301, motor vehicle safety, to issue federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) and regulations to which manufacturers of motor vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment must conform and certify compliance. these fmvss are regulations written in terms of minimum safety performance requirements for motor vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment. these requirements are specified in such a manner that the public is protected against unreasonable risk of crashes occurring as a result of the design, construction, or performance of motor vehicles and is also protected against unreasonable risk of death or injury in the event crashes do occur."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2020-02-11
Complaint:
"brake pedal making strange noise, i stopped at the dillership-all my brakes was changed to brand and toyota parts from. but this clicking is not disappear. i'm afraid to drive this car. please let me know why dillership can't resolve it and why it's not on recall yet. i just was look to a review it's more than 1900 people was complaining about same problem. what is going on in our country????? seams something fishy is going on??? government should take care this problem for safety reason asap!!! we made several later to governor and congress to resolve it as soon as possible."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2018-11-10
Complaint:
"abs actuator is malfunctioning/ dysfunctional. i spoke with the dealer and they stated the part was recalled."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2020-04-02
Complaint:
"while driving the car, car warnings on my instrument panel began flashing stating "check abs", "check vsc", "check brake system", and "stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately. contact a dealer"."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2017-11-05
Complaint:
"there is a clicking or popping sound coming from the front of the car. this happens anytime when applying the brakes, and when stopped at a light with the brakes applied. the frequency of the noise has increased with a sensation under your foot. 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. people have experienced the problem early in the cars life or later. since this has been going on for the entirety of the 2007 to 2010 model year i think this should be an official recall or at least grandfathered in after the warranty has expired."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2016-03-09
Complaint:
"lexus admits that the abs brake accumulator is suspect to internal leaks which can lead to lack of braking ability. huge safety issue."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2018-02-07

Recalls for the 2008 Lexus LS600HL

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 lexus ls vehicles manufactured may 9, 2006, to july 20, 2010, 2006-2011 lexus gs vehicles manufactured january 6, 2005, to september 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 lexus is vehicles manufactured august 30, 2005, to september 10, 2010. due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe."
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Component(s) Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE > DELIVERY > HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date of incident: 2014-10-15

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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