2008 Lexus Ls600hl problems
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Common 2008 Lexus Ls600hl problems
The Lexus LS600hL, a luxury sedan produced from 2008 to 2017, has been praised for its smooth ride, spacious interior, and advanced features. When the water pump fails, the engine can overheat, potentially leading to more severe engine damage. The solution to this problem is to replace the water pump.
Another issue reported by owners is brake actuator failure, which can cause the brakes to malfunction or not work at all, posing a significant safety risk. The solution to this problem is to replace the faulty components.
Additionally, some LS600hL models have experienced rear suspension noise, which can be fixed by replacing the rear suspension bushings.
In the 2014-2017 models, common issues include transmission problems, such as rough shifting, delayed engagement, or slipping gears, which can cause the car to hesitate or jerk during acceleration. These issues may be resolved by replacing the transmission fluid or performing a transmission flush, but in some cases, a transmission overhaul or replacement may be necessary.
Another common problem reported with the 2014-2017 LS600hL is with the car's brake system, including a soft or spongy brake pedal or slow brake engagement. This may be caused by a faulty brake master cylinder or brake booster, which can reduce the effectiveness of the brakes. To resolve this issue, the affected components may need to be replaced.
Furthermore, owners of the 2014-2017 LS600hL have reported issues with the car's fuel system, including fuel leaks due to a cracked fuel tank or damaged fuel lines, which can pose a safety hazard. In some cases, the fuel pump may also fail, causing the car to stall or refuse to start. If a fuel leak or fuel system issue is suspected, it is important to have the car inspected by a mechanic immediately.
Other common issues reported by owners of the 2014-2017 LS600hL include problems with the car's air conditioning system, such as reduced cooling performance or an unpleasant odor from the vents. This may be caused by a clogged or dirty cabin air filter, or a malfunctioning compressor. These issues may be resolved by replacing the affected components.
In summary, while the Lexus LS600hL is a remarkable all-round package, offering power, luxury, and technology at a reasonable cost of ownership, it is not without its common problems. Regular maintenance and inspections are essential to prevent potential issues and ensure the car's longevity.
Is the Lexus LS600h reliable?
Lexus has an unparalleled track record for reliability, and the LS600h generates the lowest percentage of warranty claims. Still, it's worth doing a very thorough check and getting any faulty electrical items fixed under warranty.
How many miles per gallon does a 2008 LS600hL get?
21 combined
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How much horsepower does a 2008 Lexus LS600h have?
438 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Used 2008 Lexus LS 600h L - Specs & Features
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Cylinders | V8 |
Base engine type | Hybrid |
Horsepower | 438 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
Torque | 385 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
How many miles per gallon does a Lexus ls600 hybrid get?
Based on data from 4 vehicles, 147 fuel-ups and 49,121 miles of driving, the 2008 Lexus LS600h gets a combined Avg MPG of 17.93 with a 0.55 MPG margin of error.
2008 Lexus Ls600hl car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lexus Ls600hl problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Structure problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Lexus Ls600hl vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2008 Lexus Ls600hl
The NHTSA has received 44 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Lexus Ls600hl. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2008 Lexus Ls600hl vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-03
- VIN: JTHBL46F485
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, there was a knocking and ticking sound coming from the brakes. Additionally, the brake light, traction control light, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The ABS, Brakes, and VSC messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer under Extended Warranty Coverage for the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 126,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-15
- VIN: JTHBL46F285
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the braking system malfunctioned, and the brake pedal extended to the floorboard while depressed, causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS actuator and brake pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 58,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-09
- VIN: JTHBL46F685
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: the interior is malting and give a bad smell ( strong preform ), which effect breathing
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-19
- VIN: JTHBL46F985
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: These Vehicles have a ongoing problem with the brake actuator. Lexus I'm sure Is aware of the problem I believe they should take care of it. It's a really expensive fix that we as customers shouldn't have to be responsible for. This issue makes driving the vehicle very uncomfortable.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: JTHBL46F285
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the brakes became inoperable. There was a loud audible sound detected. The message to replace actuator was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the actuator. The manufacturer was contacted, and opened a case, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-05
- VIN: JTHBL46FX85
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake actuator. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Warranty Enhancement Program: POL 16-01. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 211,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-26
- VIN: JTHBL46F785
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Dash board sticky and cracking. Dash feels like glue is on it and getting worst.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-24
- VIN: JTHBL46F885
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-01
- VIN: JTHBL46F885
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Hello, For over 2 years now, I have had to get oil added to my vehicle multiple times (estimated 2-3 times after my regular interval oil change of 5,000 miles. I get the warning message from the engine stating low oil. I have taken my vehicle to a Lexus dealership, Lexus of Huntsville, AL to try and see what the problem is as this keeps happening and is an ongoing problem. I was informed no oil leak, but there is an internal problem in my opinion. I believe this is a safety defect as my engine could have major problems and possibly cause a fire, or harm to anyone in the vehicle. Also, I have spent additional money (estimated over $500.00 to get oil added in the amount of 2-3 quarts multiple times per every 5,000 mile oil change. I have recently called Lexus corporate (est 10 Jan 2022) and I getting no where as they asked me to go to the Lexus dealer and have it checked, but I have already done this a few times already with no success in fixing the problem. I believe the lack of oil is causing internal damage to my engine or some other possible major problem. The action I would like completed by Lexus would be to repair this problem at their own cost. I have over 179,915 miles on my vehicle now and want to continue to keep for a longer period of time. See some of my previous attached service history to see when the problem started. Thank you for your assistance on this matter.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-11
- VIN: JTHBL46F085
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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).
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-30
- VIN: JTHBL46F785
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Car doesn’t run probably. Seat are getting ripped
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-10
- VIN: JTHBL46F785
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-12
- VIN: JTHBL46FX85
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I NOTICE A SMALL BUBBLE SPOT ON THE BOTTOM MIDDLE FRONT PASSAGE DOOR AND UP UNTIL THANKSGIVING 2020 A HUGE RUST SPOT. THAN ON DECEMBER 1 2020 I WAS AT A STORE SAW TWO OTHER LS460 WITH THE SAME RUST SPOT MIDDLE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. IT'S NOT EASY TO REMOVE RUST SPOT I WOULD NEED TO GET A WHOLE NEW DOOR. I NEED TO PAINT MY CAR BUT I AM AFRAID TO IF THE RUST GETS WORSE I WOULD NEED TO BUY A WHOLE NEW DOOR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-16
- VIN: JTHBL46F885
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY (IN MOTION) INTO A CITY STREET, CAR STOPPED ABRUPTLY AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. IMMEDIATELY WARNING LIGHTS VCS, BRAKE AND ABS SHOWED ON PANEL. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED 6/25/20 COSTING ME $2,708.36 (INVOICE ATTACHED). IN MARCH (03/06/20) I PAID $2,014.96 FOR TIRES AND BRAKE REPLACEMENT (INVOICE ATTACHED). THAT'S A TOTAL COST OF $4,723.32. I FEEL SCAMMED BECAUSE I THINK THE BRAKE JOB IN MARCH CREATED THE PROBLEM FOR THE ABS TO MALFUNCTION AND IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN MY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE IT. PLEASE REPLY IF POSSIBLE. I'M REPORTING ISSUE TO LEXUS CORP ALSO. I READ ON A POST THAT THE ABS MODULE RARELY NEEDS REPLACING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-11
- VIN: JTHBL46F885
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHILE I WAS DRIVING ONE DAY, MY CAR'S BRAKING SYSTEM LOSS POWER TO THE BRAKES AND I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE CAR BEGAN BEEPING AND WILL NOT STOP WHILE THE CAR IS ON. I SIGNED UP FOR DRIVERS.LEXUS.COM TO OBTAIN THE VEHICLE SERVICE HISTORY REPORT AND THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BACK IN 2012 WHICH WAS PAID OUT OF POCKET BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. 8 YEARS LATER AND ONLY 55,000 MILES MORE, THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. THERE WAS RECALL FOR THIS VERY VEHICLE IN 2016 BUT IT HAS ENDED IN 2018. NOW I AM STUCK OUT OF BEING ABLE TO FIX THE CAR DUE TO THE $3,833 REPAIR COST I CAN'T AFFORD. THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL SINCE IT HAS PASSED EVEN THOUGH THE REPAIR CODE IS DUE TO THE RECALL. I THINK THIS IS NOT RIGHT, ESPECIALLY IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THIS RECALL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I HAVE GONE ONLINE AND SEE THIS IS HAPPENING TO ALMOST EVERY OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE FROM 2007-2015. PEOPLE WHO HAVE BOUGHT THIS CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A RECALLED ISSUE THAT IS STILL OCCURRING EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS EXPIRED. THIS IS NOT RIGHT FOR ALL OF US, ESPECIALLY ME WHO IS EXPERIENCING THIS FOR THE SECOND TIME ON THIS CAR. I WAS LUCKY IN NOT GETTING IN TO AN ACCIDENT BUT IF I WAS ON THE FREEWAY WHEN IT DID, I MAY AS WELL BE DEAD. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-18
- VIN: JTHBL46FX85
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-08
- VIN: JTHBL46F085
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: AS I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE I FEEL VIBRATIONS THEN MY DASH ILLUMINATE WITH VSC, ABS, SKID CONTROL, BRAKE LIGHT AS WELL AS THE TRIANGLE WITH EXCLAMATION. NOTIFICATIONS STATES THAT I SHOULD PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY CONTACT DEALER BRAKE MALFUNCTION. I HAVE MY TWO YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR WITH ME. LITERALLY GAVE ME A [XXX] HEARTACHE. CONTACT THE DEALER THERE'S NO SAFETY RECALL FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR FOR 2008 LS460 ONLY TOYOTA ISSUE CARS. THIS IS UNFAIR FOR SOMETHING THAT'S CLEARLY FAILING. LEXUS BE FAIR TO YOUR CONSUMERS RECALL THIS SAFETY ISSUE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-13
- VIN: JTHBL46F585
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 30 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT THEN DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AND EXCEEDED SAFE DRIVING SPEEDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. HERRIN-GEAR LEXUS LOCATED AT (1685 HIGH ST, JACKSON, MS 39202) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-25
- VIN: JTHDU46F685
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY 2008 LEXUS LS600HL HAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR. LEXUS IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE ON THESE CARS AND PUT OUT A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ON THE ACTUATOR BUT ONLY FOR CERTAIN LS THAT FALL WITHIN A CERTAIN VIN# RANGE. MY VEHICLE VIN DID NOT MAKE IT INTO THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE ISSUES STATED IN THE ENHANCEMENT LETTER DOWN TO THE T. ALL STARTED YESTERDAY WHEN I ALMOST TOTALED OUT BECAUSE THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50MPH. LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH AND I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO RUN ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHILE DOWNSHIFTING THE CAR TO SLOW IT DOWN EVENTUALLY GETTING IT TO A STOP WITH MINIMAL DAMAGE TO MY CAR. FOUND OUT LATER AFTER GETTING IT TOWED IT NEEDS A BRAKE ACTUATOR. I AM UNDER THE 150,000 WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT (I AM AT 125,000) MARK BUT MY VIN IS NOT ON THE REPAIR ENHANCEMENT LIST SO I CANT GET IT REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THIS SHOULD OF AFFECTED BY YEARS NOT BY VIN SPECIFICATION. I NEED THIS FIX AND LEXUS WANTS $4000 FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT.
STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-01
- VIN: JTHBL46F585
- Components: STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-01
- VIN: JTHBL46F885
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: LEXUS ISSUED A RECALL FOR SEVERAL INTERIOR PARTS ON MY MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS OTHERS FOR SEVERAL YEARS THAT WERE MADE WITH A FAULTY INTERIOR PRODUCT WHICH ACTUALLY MELTS. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF PARTS MADE OF THE SAME MATERIAL DOING THE SAME THING THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED WHICH I BELIEVE SHOULD'VE BEEN. AS YOU WILL SEE FROM THE PICTURES THESE ITEMS ARE ALSO MELTING. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO LEXUS BUT THEY ADVISED THEY WOULD NOT BE WILLING TO ASSIST. THIS WAS A $70K CAR. PLEASE HELP IN MAKING SURE THE MANUFACTURER TAKES CARE OF THIS. THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER IS ALSO MELTING AND STICKY AS WELL. THE DATE ENTERED BELOW IS APPROXIMATE BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING OF A COURSE OF TIME BUT THAT'S APPROXIMATELY WHEN IT FIRST STARTED
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-14
- VIN: JTHBL46F585
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-11
- VIN: JTHDU46F785
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-06
- VIN: JTHBL46F885
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DOOR PANELS AND DASHBOARD GETS STICKY DURING WARM DAYS. ALSO, IT HAS PEELED EASILY WHEN BARELY SCRAPED. OTHER LEXUS MODELS HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED FOR SAME ISSUE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-08
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JTHBL46F085
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: MY LEXUS LS460 SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED ON FIRE IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT. NO WARNING LIGHTS ,NO KNOWN CAR PROBLEMS. I HAD PARKED MY CAR TO RUN INTO A STORE. WHEN I TURNED IT OFF IT MADE A LOUD REPETITIVE CLACKING SOUND. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TURNED IT OFF AGAIN. SAME THING. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TRIED TO BACK UP BUT IT STALLED. STARTED TO SMELL... SOMETHING WAS BURNING AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD. BECAME VERY CLEAR THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. I CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED. AFTERWARDS, I ASKED THEM IF THEY COULD TELL HOW IT STARTED ...THEY SAID NO BUT IT WAS ELECTRICAL. I WILL HAVE A REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN A WEEK.
2008 Lexus Ls600hl recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2008 Lexus Ls600hl.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Negative 2008 Lexus Ls600hl car reviews
Positive 2008 Lexus Ls600hl car reviews
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The car is not just comfortable and classy looking, it's an addiction to beauty, power, and comfort all in one.
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The car performs beautifully and is very quiet. Compared to other luxury cars, it saves me a lot of money on gas. I drove it 100 miles on the first day I took delivery of the car, and when I got back home, the fuel gauge was still on full as if it didn't consume any gas. I really like the way the gas engine goes on and off; you can barely feel the transition. Additionally, the CVT is very impressive, and you cannot feel any gear changes. When you step on the gas pedal, the car responds so quickly, it feels like driving a V12 car, only in a very refined manner.
Additional sources
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LS600h Reliability Issues? - Page 4 - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum ...
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Reliability LS 460 Vs. LS600h L - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum ...
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2007 Ls600H Are There Any Problems? - Engine & Transmission ...
Feb 10, 2014 ... We also have not had any issues with our 2006 RX400h. If it has full Lexus history (check with a dealer - Lexus do offer a diluted service plan ...
Buying a 2008 LS600H - concerned about hybrid system - ClubLexus
Jul 25, 2016 ... Beyond the potential battery issues, you'd want to take a close look at the vehicle's history on the My Lexus web site to make sure the front ...
Caleb Keeling 2024-11-03
Hello! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with Lexus. I've been a loyal customer for 22 years and I finally ordered my dream car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600 HL- 6/2008. It was shipped all the way from Japan and I was so excited! Unfortunately, there was a mix-up with my order and I received the wrong car. I was disappointed, but I never gave up on my dream car. Eventually, I was able to purchase it from West Palm Beach FL on 10/25/13. While I did have some issues with the salesman, it was nothing compared to what happened during a road trip 3 weeks ago. My car broke down on the highway 419 miles out and I had to wait for 3 hours for Lexus roadside assistance. Unfortunately, they never showed up. Despite this setback, I still love my car and I'm grateful for the memories we've made together. Thank you for listening to my story!