2008 Lexus GS 450h
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Lexus GS 450h is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.
2008 Lexus GS 450h at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2008 Lexus GS 450h recalls 2
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attac…
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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 Lexus GS 450h MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2008 Lexus GS 450h worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Lexus GS 450h costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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 Lexus GS 450h trims & engines on record
2008 Lexus GS 450h vehicles on record
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2008 Lexus GS 450h — frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Lexus GS 450h have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 Lexus GS 450h. 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 gas mileage does the 2008 Lexus GS 450h get?
The 2008 Lexus GS 450h has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (22 city / 25 highway).
How much is a 2008 Lexus GS 450h worth?
Comparable 2008 Lexus GS 450h listings run roughly $13,000–$20,400, typically around $16,719 (from 12 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.