2008 Lexus RX350 engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Lexus RX350 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Massive catastrophic oil leak. Noticed hot oil smell. No oil on dipstick. Oil spraying out at bottom of engine, right front. Car towed to shop. Oil hose between cooler and filter burst. Known problem. Toyota/lexus has made an upgraded part but not notified most owners and will not replace until it…”
filed Apr 29, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. While driving 65 mph, the oil cooler line burst and all the oil leaked out. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where he replaced the oil cooler line himself. The contact found there was internal engine damage and a hole in the bottom of the engine…”
filed Nov 29, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other RX350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 RX350 | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 RX350 | 6 | 13% |
| 2016 RX350 | 5 | 9% |
| 2015 RX350 | 9 | 21% |
| 2013 RX350 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 RX350 | 4 | 12% |
| 2011 RX350 | 7 | 23% |
| 2010 RX350 | 8 | 9% |
| 2009 RX350 | 12 | 12% |
| 2007 RX350 | 36 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Lexus RX350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.