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2008 Lexus GS: common problems and reliability
One of the worst GS years.
One of the Lexus GS years to avoid. All GS years
67 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2008 GS?The 2008 Lexus GS has 67 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Lexus GS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other GS years only. How we score it
Is 2008 a good year for the GS?
Across the 23 GS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2019) to 180 (2006). With 67 complaints, the 2008 GS sits above the model's median of 20.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2008 GS
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 10V309000TOYOTA 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.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability, build quality, and overall ownership experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the GS. See the full GS owner picture and every model year.
Other GS model years
Compare every GS year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.
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