When pressing the brake paddle, I get a clicking noises from the brakes. Happy he only has 80,000 miles. Don't know if was in the original recall from lexus but for the cost of a repair that they knew was going to. E a problem they should all repairs. This is a safety issue and I believe lexus should have full responsibility.
2008 Lexus LS brakes complaints
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While I was driving one day, my car's braking system loss power to the brakes and I almost hit another car. The car began beeping and will not stop while the car is on. I signed up for drivers.lexus.com to obtain the vehicle service history report and the brake actuator assembly was replaced back in 2012 which was paid out of pocket by the previous owner. 8 years later and only 55,000 miles more, the same problem has occurred. There was recall for this very vehicle in 2016 but it has ended in 2018. Now I am stuck out of being able to fix the car due to the $3,833 repair cost I can't afford. The lexus dealership will not honor the recall since it has passed even though the repair code is due to the recall. I think this is not right, especially it is obvious that this recall has not been fixed. I have gone online and see this is happening to almost every owner of this vehicle from 2007-2015. People who have bought this car should not have to pay for a recalled issue that is still occurring even though the recall campaign has expired. This is not right for all of us, especially me who is experiencing this for the second time on this car. I was lucky in not getting in to an accident but if I was on the freeway when it did, I may as well be dead.
Brake actuator assembly mechanical defect, issues with braking system that is a well known concern with similar models. Lexus offered a warranty enhancement program for primary coverage but that ended 12/17 and there is no coverage beyond that date. This defect is a serious safety concern that plagues many consumers leaving them stuck with costly repairs - which some may continue to remain on the road with these mechanical issues. The dashboard lights are all activated and message displays to immediately pull the car off the road safely and contact dealer. When brakes are applied there is a clicking/popping noise. For this issue to be a consistent issue with lexus/toyota vehicles that were made between 2007-2017 there should be a safety recall and not a warranty enhancement. Many consumers are not aware of the problem until they are outside of the warranty limits.
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).
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.
My brakes have been making a clicking and tapping sound. They also feel spongy and hard to stop the car. I was driving home and the dash lights "brake malfunction" came on. I continued to my house and upon entering my driveway, the brakes seemed to have difficulty stopping the car. Upon researching the problem and contacting lexus coorporation, it is a known defect with the brake actuator. I feel that the brake system of a vehicle is considered a safety issue. The federal safety agency has a legislative mandate undertitle 49 of the united states code, chapter 301, motor vehicle safety, to issue federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) and regulations to which manufacturers of motor vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment must conform and certify compliance. These fmvss are regulations written in terms of minimum safety performance requirements for motor vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment. These requirements are specified in such a manner that the public is protected against unreasonable risk of crashes occurring as a result of the design, construction, or performance of motor vehicles and is also protected against unreasonable risk of death or injury in the event crashes do occur.
Brake pedal making strange noise, I stopped at the dillership-all my brakes was changed to brand and toyota parts from. But this clicking is not disappear. I'm afraid to drive this car. Please let me know why dillership can't resolve it and why it's not on recall yet. I just was look to a review it's more than 1900 people was complaining about same problem. What is going on in our country????? Seams something fishy is going on??? Government should take care this problem for safety reason asap!!! We made several later to governor and congress to resolve it as soon as possible.
Abs actuator is malfunctioning/ dysfunctional. I spoke with the dealer and they stated the part was recalled.
While driving the car, car warnings on my instrument panel began flashing stating "check ABS", "check vsc", "check brake system", and "stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately. Contact a dealer".
Lexus admits that the ABS brake accumulator is suspect to internal leaks which can lead to lack of braking ability. Huge safety issue.
Lexus has a faulty brake actuator design. It's making clunking repetitive noises when brakes are depressed. Lexus knows of this faulty design but refuses to replace because they say it's not a safety issue. The noise alone will drive you crazy. Lexus of naperville, il wants to charge me $3000.00 to replace this component. If they do not rectify this problem I will never buy another lexus again. Guarantee.
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