2008 Lexus RX350 steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Lexus RX350 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. While reversing, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated and crashed into three trees. The steering wheel became uncontrollable/inoperable and the brake pedal was applied, but traveled to the floorboard. The contact turned off the ignition to stop the vehicle…”
filed Oct 11, 2019
“I was told I need a new rack & pinon due to leakage with less than 92,000 miles on the vehicle. I bought the car used just 2 years ago and had all regular maintenance records from previous owner & dealer service. Have had regular service since purchasing it - which is how issue was discovered. Will…”
filed Dec 27, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other RX350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 RX350 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 RX350 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 RX350 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 RX350 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 RX350 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 RX350 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 RX350 | 28 | 29% |
| 2007 RX350 | 25 | 15% |
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.