Most common 2008 Lexus GS 350 problems
Share of the 19 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus GS 350 complaints by model year
Best GS 350 years: 2019, 2018, 2011. Years to avoid: 2007, 2013. Compare all years →
2008 Lexus GS 350 recalls (4)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
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.
Engine
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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.
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.
What 2008 Lexus GS 350 owners say
Engine & cooling
Takata recall. When driving the 2008 Lexus GS 350 4dr sedan stalls when the car is in motion, it is uncontrolable. For example when I'm at a red light and my foot is on the brake pedal and I press my foot gradually on the gas pedal when the light turns green. Then car will stall for about 1 to 2 mintues, then will increase in speed. It's dangerous because, when I need to turn and the car stalls in the middle of a turn it would cause an accident to occur. Or when the car is in motion going straight on a highway or an intersection it could stall, and cause an accident to occur. It doesnt happen everytime when the car is in motion, so far I've been noticing and taking note it has been occuring 4x or more times a week. Because of the inconsitency of the car stalling when in motion it makes it especially dangerous for the other drivers on the road and pedestrains. …
Hey I did recall for my car after one months later engine was stall in motion. Person who make investigation from headquarters Lexus they can't tell me what is the problem whit car and after recall he telling me my car VIN number showed its engine no recalls. My wife she drove this car whit my kids . Thank nothing happen. In my opinion delear Lexus tri county from new jersey they not fixed my engine like they should and after one months engine broke- I make recall for this. This car have safety issue. They keep my car 3 weeks and they can't tell me what is the problem whit engine. I blame them for make problems and this car got 86000 miles. Thanks
Suspension
Lexus gs350 tire wear. Prior to 40000 miles, front tires showed wear on inside edges. Veh. Aligned, tire wear continued. At 46000 miles tires worn down beyond wear indicators on inside edges only. Replaced tires, alignment checked. Lexus advised that alignment was not bad. So why are the tires wearing out on the inside areas?
I have had my Lexus for since 7/2009 in nov 2010 and feb 2011 I have had to pay for several wheel alignments (frt and back) by the dealership in cerritos, ca. . I have had my tire replaced approximately 3 times and rotated them regularly. Oakhama tire that came with the vehicle are very expensive and have now decided to go with bridestone tire to lower my expenses. I do drive alot but do not drive freeway on a daily basis to and from work, but do drive freeway in many occasions. . The suspension continues to pull to the rt and tires continue to wear in the inside, both times to the wire. And now again after driving to laughlin on 7/3/12--7//7/12 I noticed when I returned the far inside of my tires were worn to the metal treads again. I am replacing all for tires on 7/12/12 and need another alignments in the frt and the back. …
Lights
Condensation in the front drivers headlight made May light go out when traveling on highway. Completely unable to see, because of "leveling" lights. I was able to avoid an accident by using my bright lights. I took to the dealer service and was told this is a common problem and that the Lexus rx is already being recalled, but not my vehicle. . This is a costly repair over 1000.
Lexus gs350 in general is pretty a good car but I always having problem with Lexus dealer( westside Lexus in houston tx). Whenever I bring my concerns or show them the problems, they will pretend or refuse to fix until they see the problem by themselves. First was my backup camera flickering and now my passenger low beam is acting up and it's a intermittent problem. Some time it goes dim and completely turns off by itself and I will need to turn off and on the switch for it to work. I even got a chance to take pictures and record video clip to show them but they denied and kept saying that they need it to happens in there dealer before they can fix it. This is ridiculous and very dangerous while driving at night time.
2008 Lexus GS 350 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Lexus GS 350 a good car?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 GS 350 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the GS 350 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Lexus GS 350?
The engine & cooling — 6 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (3) and lights (3).
How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus GS 350 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2008 Lexus GS 350, the most recent from June 26, 2018 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus GS 350?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019, 2018 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007 and 2013. See the full Lexus GS 350 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Lexus GS 350 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 84,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.