Lexus Ls 2008
Model Ls made in 2008 by Lexus got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.6, 5.
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 8 gears | R | 16/24/19 | 20.1995/34.0499/24.7254 | Premium | 2367 | MIDSIZE CARS | 22-Aug-07 |
| 5 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 8 gears | 4 | 20/22/21 | 24.7/30.3/26.9406 | Premium | 2142 | MIDSIZE CARS | 20-May-07 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V020000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 05/09/2006 to 09/05/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 214570 | 01/16/2009 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 01/16/2009 | 01/16/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. as this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no. 9lacustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| LSB-0029-11 | 05/27/2011 | 10039249 | Ready | 07/13/2011 | |
| LSB-0029-11 | 05/27/2011 | 10039249 | Toyota: the cooling fan motor may be inoperative which can cause engine coolant temp to increase. 2007-2011 ls460. *rm | 07/13/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 05207 | 09/21/2007 | 10023163 | Floor mat installation during (pds) pre-delivery service. *nj | 10/30/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-0001-11 REV1 | 01/06/2011 | 10037625 | Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid. *rm | 05/31/2011 | |
| SB-0001-11 REV1 | 01/06/2011 | 10037625 | Ready | 05/31/2011 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 03307 | 08/08/2007 | 10022807 | Tire pressure warning valve/sensor activation. *nj | 09/28/2007 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| LSB-0059-12 | 07/10/2012 | 10045639 | Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is | 09/12/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 08/09/2008 | 1 | ||
| Because of my blind spot, almost had a serious accident. don't you think it is about time that the car manufacturer provide a mirror that eliminates the blind spot???????? what is the best blind spot mirror? *tr | |||