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2008 Lexus LX570Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 3 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
161
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the StructureHIGH

1 owners reported structure issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.

!Inspect the Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure1 (33%)
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems1 (33%)
Speed Control1 (33%)

2008 Lexus LX570: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2008 Lexus LX570, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 19,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Issues

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2008 Lexus LX570, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2008 Lexus LX570, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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

1
09
1
10
1
11

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Lexus LX570. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

11V113000Apr 2011

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

17V548000Sep 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

18V887000Feb 2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Lexus LX570 is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Lexus LX570 Model Years

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2008 Lexus LX570: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Lexus LX570?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Lexus LX570 is related to the structure, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Lexus LX570 reliable?
The 2008 Lexus LX570 has 3 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 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 LX570 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 LX570 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Lexus LX570 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus LX570 problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 19,100 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2008 Lexus LX570 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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?
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