1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
118,610 miles

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2008 Lexus LS 600h L engine problems

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2008 Lexus LS 600h L Owner Comments

problem #4

Apr 082020

LS 600h L

  • 186,430 miles

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

As I am driving the vehicle I feel vibrations then my dash illuminate with vsc, ABS, skid control, brake light as well as the triangle with exclamation. Notifications states that I should pull over immediately contact dealer brake malfunction. I have my two year old son in the car with me. Literally gave me a [xxx] heartache. Contact the dealer there's no safety recall for the brake actuator for 2008 LS460 only Toyota issue cars. This is unfair for something that's clearly failing. Lexus be fair to your consumers recall this safety issue. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #3

Jan 132020

LS 600h L

  • 163,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled with the vsc (vehicle stability control) warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on several occasions the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 mph. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was unresponsive while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact then depressed the accelerator to the floorboard and the vehicle responded and exceeded safe driving speeds. The contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics where the cause of the failure was not determined. Herrin-gear Lexus located at (1685 high St, jackson, ms 39202) was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.

- Cleveland, MS, USA

problem #2

Feb 252020

LS 600h L

  • 125,000 miles
My 2008 Lexus ls600hl has a defective brake actuator. Lexus is aware of the issue on these cars and put out a warranty enhancement on the actuator but only for certain Ls that fall within a certain VIN# range. My vehicle VIN did not make it into the warranty enhancement but is experiencing the issues stated in the enhancement letter down to the T. all started yesterday when I almost totaled out because the brakes completely failed when I was driving on the highway at 50mph. Lights came on the dash and I could not stop the vehicle. I was able to run onto the shoulder of the road while downshifting the car to slow it down eventually getting it to a stop with minimal damage to my car. Found out later after getting it towed it needs a brake actuator. I am under the 150,000 warranty enhancement (I am at 125,000) mark but my VIN is not on the repair enhancement list so I cant get it repaired under the warranty. This should of affected by years not by VIN specification. I need this fix and Lexus wants $4000 for something that should be covered under warranty enhancement.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #1

Oct 032017

LS 600h L

  • 10 miles
(hesitation on acceleration) this morning going to work L notice that the car wasn't acting right. I was at the yield left turning lane was turning right before other incoming car come. As I was turning the acceleration didnt go no where as it feel like the car was going up a very high hill. I was so scare that another car coming stright and hit me and some how the acceleration just pick up and start going as it has no power to it. The only reason why im reporting this is because this is a very and could be an dangerous problem not to myself but other to and I have search up this problem on the web and there alot iof people that have this problem beside me. Is there anything your can do to resolve this problem? I dont want to have to drive an Lexus and have to deal with this headache.

- Port Arthur, TX, USA

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