2008 Lexus RX 400h problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2008 Lexus RX 400h get?

The 2008 Lexus RX 400h has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (27 city / 24 highway).

Q: How much is a 2008 Lexus RX 400h worth?

Comparable 2008 Lexus RX 400h listings run roughly $9,300–$19,000, typically around $14,221 (from 58 vehicles).

2008 Lexus RX 400h at a glance

Combined25 mpg

Typical price$14,221

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

2008 Lexus RX 400h MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg

City27 mpg

Highway24 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,300

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2008 Lexus RX 400h worth?

Low

$9,300

Typical price

$14,221

High

$19,000

From 58 comparable 2008 Lexus RX 400h listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Lexus RX 400h costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500

Fuel only$16,500

Per mile$0.22

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.