2008 Lexus RX Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound with the VSC message displayed and the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made the same abnormal sound for 15 minutes…”
filed Jun 13, 2022
“The road was snowy and slippery, but not icy. When the vehicle about 50 feet ahead of me stopped for the traffic light, I applied the brakes, but to no effect. My vehicle did not slow, and I didn't hear the noise of the anti-lock brake system. I chose to go off the road and hit a pipe railing…”
filed Jan 5, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other RX Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 RX Hybrid | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 RX Hybrid | 17 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid
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.