10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
76,811 miles

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2008 Lexus GS 350 engine problems

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2008 Lexus GS 350 Owner Comments

problem #9

Jan 012018

GS 350

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This car burns an insane amount of oil and turns black in color. I have no oil leak but have to put about a quart in weekly.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #8

Nov 062018

GS 350

  • 143,000 miles
Engine consumes excessive amounts of oil. Car is burning 1 qt of oil per 1,000 miles. Emissions standard do not allow for engine to burn this amount of oil, polluting the air. This amount of oil burning can cause a engine to lock -up with out warning.

- North Charleston, SC, USA

problem #7

Oct 052018

GS 350

  • miles
Brief engine knock/rattle noise at cold startup per tsb its a minor problem. That is not the case. This is a camshaft gear assembly defect, safety related and Lexus is not fixing this problem when they know its there.

- Valrico, FL, USA

problem #6

Aug 282018

GS 350

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My vehicle is having an issue with oil consumption, after running it for 2000 miles after every engine oil (synthetic) and filter replacement, my vehicle engine oil level shows to be super low. No signs of leakage anywhere.

- Carson, CA, USA

problem #5

Jul 132018

GS 350

  • 172,299 miles
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. Regardless any stall of a car while its in motion on a highway or street either turning or going straight is not safe.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #4

Sep 012017

GS 350

  • 160,000 miles
Smell of gas in the main cabin all of the sudden when driving on a city street. Upon exiting car, smell of gas coming from engine compartment.

- Maryville, TN, USA

problem #3

Dec 212015

GS 350

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On December 21,2015 there was a car that ran a red light and hit my car damaging the entire front end of my car. The airbag on my driver side deployed but not on my passenger side. My car was in motion going about 30mph on a city street and the guy that hit me was making a left turn.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #2

Jun 252016

GS 350

  • 84,000 miles
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

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #1

Nov 052015

GS 350

  • 132,000 miles
After having the camshaft timing gear replaced due to the recall, I noticed my car was burning a lot of oil but there was no leak. My car would be out of oil 1,800 mile prior to me next oil change and I would need to add 2 quarts of oil to my car. When I brought the car in to be looked at, I was told that there was oil seepage in the timing chain area which is a $3,500 repair. The more I research, the more I'm finding that people are stating this is related to the recall performed.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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