2008 Lexus RX Lexus RX 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2008 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (7%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Lexus RX problem?

Chart based on 169 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2008 Lexus RX.

2008 Lexus RX suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (42%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

128200 mi

US $668
Right rear hub assembly 

Return to top

2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

221000 mi

US $721
Steering systems was leaking from the right boot. Determine that we need a new one. Replace the entire R&P system including the inner tie rods. Replace oil&filter, air filter and cabin filter. I also performed realignment. 
81000 mi

US $800
Boot cracked in front steering parts. Leaking PS fluid 
60000 mi

US $440
Found that the steering has a leaking gasket. Found that many Lexus' of similar year having a similar problem at similar mileage. Am driving the car without the repair for now, but if the steering leaks then have the repair made. recall?? 
62900 mi

US $1300
Steering linkage repair, seal, boot etc. Also water pump replaced due to leaking 

Return to top

2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

130000 mi

US $1300
Second replacement for rear wheel bearings, not covered by warranty as it had just expired 
98000 mi

US $4400
Replaced right rear wheel bearing and hub. Hub was extremely rusty. $800 Replaced both rear shocks/struts. 
234000 mi

US $622
Replaced left rear strut 
94800 mi dealer replaced bushings (supposedly $1900 job) under warranty. 
110800 mi torn arm bushings replaced 
95480 mi Had to replace the steering rack 
74000 mi

US $50
Failed rt. rear wheel bearing. Replaced under extended warranty. 
78300 mi

US $400
Shock are leaking 
137000 mi

US $670
Replaced left rear wheel bearing. Replaced left rear wheel bearing. 

Return to top

2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD

71000 mi

US $1300
Replaced both rear struts and shocks, due to one leaking 
45000 mi Sterring rack replaced 

Return to top

2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

120000 mi

£50
New bushes fitted 
96000 mi

US $1200
All 4 Struts and Strut Mount Replaced 
80000 mi

£20
Tracking (alignment) out. The tracking needed some minor parts replacing (which I had to wait for) in order to adjust it correctly. I didn't ask what those parts were but the total cost (including labour) was only £20 so they couldn't have been expensive.  

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.

2008 Lexus RX Suspension Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2008 Lexus RX problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.