2008 Lexus RX350: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. While driving 65 mph, the oil cooler line burst and all the oil leaked out. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where he replaced the oil cooler line himself. The contact found there was internal engine damage and a hole in the bottom of the engine. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2018

“Rear liftgate handle melting when car is operational. Hot to the touch. Have read this has happened to multiple lexus/toyota models.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2018

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the esp, oil, and engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (tom wood lexus, 4610 e 96th st, indianapolis, in 46240, (317)-580-6880) where it was diagnosed that the oil cooling line failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2018

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. The contact stated that the entire dashboard was cracking from the driver's side to the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to lexus of wichita (1555 n greenwich rd, wichita, ks 67206, (316) 779-2606) where the contact was informed that the failure was cosmetic; therefore, it would not be repaired for free. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2018

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the rear passenger seat belt unbuckled without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. *dt updated 12/18/18*jb”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2018

“The dashboard on my 2008 lexus 350 is cracking and gets sticky when parked outside. The lift tab for the back power door is tacky like tar when you touch it. The car only has 37,476 miles on it. This should not happen to a car especially a lexus. I took it to tustin lexus on saturday 4/7/18 and they said it was out of warranty and could not replace the dashboard. The letter I received from lexus advised me of the enhancement coverage even to cover cars out warranty. I believe lexus should replace the dashboard. We were looking to replace our 2nd lexus gx460 with a new one but we decided we will not buy another lexus if they cannot warranty the defects in their cars.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2018

“I have been driving my vehicle around and noticed my steering wheel has become "loose". The power steering fluid was leaking, but I wasn't able to pinpoint the problem. I filled it back up with anti-leak power steering fluid, but a couple months later I had it checked out because the steering became noticeably looser. Rack and pinion is in need of replacement. My vehicle has been serviced from brand new since 2007 and only has 75,000 miles on it. My vehicle is out of warranty, but this seems to be a common problem with the manufacturing of the vehicle (based upon other consumer complaints). Normal city and highway driving.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2018