2008 Lexus GX recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls for the 2008 Lexus GX and 2 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is fuel/propulsion system (1 reports), followed by structure (1). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
2008 Lexus GX problems by component
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Latest owner complaints
Structure · Nov 8, 2025 · NC
This 2008 Lexus GX 470 (VIN: [XXX] ) has paint primer adhesion failure exposing bare metal. Color code is 070 Blizzard Pearl. The peeling starts at the primer/E-coat substrate layer, not clear coat. This matches the documented failure mode in Lexus CSP ZLL / L-SB-0046-19. The exposed metal creates corrosion risk on the roof and body shell over time, which is a safety concern.…
Fuel/Propulsion System · Jul 21, 2017 · 44,000 miles · TX · crash
This is a report of sudden acceleration. On july 30, 2016, the lexus exited a conveyor-belt type carwash at 5203 kirby drive, houston, texas 77098. My pregnant wife was driving the car with two children (ages 4 and 2) in car seats. After receiving the green light from the carwash to proceed, my wife shifted from neutral to drive and the lexus took off towards kirby, a very…
Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 21, 2017 · 44,000 miles · TX · crash
This is a report of sudden acceleration. On july 30, 2016, the lexus exited a conveyor-belt type carwash at 5203 kirby drive, houston, texas 77098. My pregnant wife was driving the car with two children (ages 4 and 2) in car seats. After receiving the green light from the carwash to proceed, my wife shifted from neutral to drive and the lexus took off towards kirby, a very…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Lexus GX have any recalls?
No safety recalls are listed for the 2008 Lexus GX in NHTSA's recall database. Recalls can still be issued later, so check again by VIN before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus GX?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are fuel/propulsion system (1), structure (1), vehicle speed control (1).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2008 Lexus GX?
Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.