2008 Lexus ES Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Lexus ESs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Lexus ES problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Lexus ES Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Lexus ES | 20 ESs, 8.8 months of data per ES, average 49300 miles Small sample size. Join or 20 ESs, 8.8 months of data per ES, average 49300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2008 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Lexus ES in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Dealer replaced center console release button under warranty to fix problem with it opening too easily (TSB BO-001-08). New release button is a different design. Dealer performed TSB L-SB 0017-08 to reduce dash rattles (did not eliminate them). | |
| Oct | 2011 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lexus ES in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | Engine VVT oil pump failed, car ran rough, CEL appeared. Towed to dealer and they replaced VVT oil pump under warranty. | |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Lexus ES in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 108000 | 150 | Brake pads have never been replaced so we decided to have it done |
| Lexus ES in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 49300 | 0 | Battery's cold-crank-amperes were well below what they should have been at its age, as a result of which the car wouldn't start if the lights or climate control were left on for more than a few minutes. Battery replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lexus ES in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Brake rotors replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Lexus ES in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 14880 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 22320 | 600 | On cold starts, engine was emitting a knocking sound like a diesel. First told by dealer that this was normal, but then insisted that dealer fix under warranty identified by TSB for replacement of engine valve train. |
| May | 2012 | 27280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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