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#BS-2008-LEXLS4-6FF0

2008 Lexus Ls460

Based on reports from 100 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
100
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
163
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 100 complaints, 6 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

33 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

19
0–30K
27
30–60K
20
60–90K
8
90–120K
3
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (27 reports) • Median: 55K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (33 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes33 (33%)
Other9 (9%)
Speed Control7 (7%)
Electrical7 (7%)
Engine6 (6%)
Fuel System5 (5%)
Structure:body4 (4%)
Visibility4 (4%)

2008 Lexus Ls460: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2008 Lexus Ls460, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2008 Lexus Ls460, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2008 Lexus Ls460, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2008 Lexus Ls460, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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09
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11
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12
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13
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14
19
15
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17
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19
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21
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23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Lexus Ls460. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

10V309000Sep 2010

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY DEGRADE THE STRENGTH OF THE VALVE SPRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE SPRING TO BREAK.

14V647000Mar 2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Lexus Ls460 is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 100 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2008 Lexus Ls460: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Lexus Ls460?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Lexus Ls460 is related to the brakes, with 33 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Lexus Ls460 reliable?
The 2008 Lexus Ls460 has 100 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Lexus Ls460 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Lexus Ls460 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Lexus Ls460 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus Ls460 problems start?
Based on 87 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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