Model year guide

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo — representative photo
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2008 Lamborghini Gallardo at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1
Combined12–13 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo recalls 1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor NHTSA Campaign #13V471000 · 30/09/2013

Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Gallardo Coupes and Spyders fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.

Fix: Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L71X-R.01.13 (model year 2007 and 2008 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder) and…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo MPG & running costs

Combined12–13 mpg
City10 mpg
Highway16 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,575
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$20,875 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$32,875
Fuel only$32,875
Per mile$0.44

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo trims & engines on record

Trims
Spyder
Engines
5.0L 10-cyl

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo vehicles on record

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2008 Lamborghini Gallardo — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo get?

The 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo has U.S. EPA estimates of 12–13 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.