Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. The contact stated that various warning indicators and gauges illuminated on the instrument cluster and display panel. The dealer (lexus of palm beach, 5700 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33417, (561) 291-6004) inspected the vehicle, cleared the codes, and indicated that the brake actuator assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle had been included in a ten year warranty; however, due to a statute timeframe, the vehicle was currently excluded. The manufacturer suggested replacing the part. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
2008 Lexus LS460 brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. While driving approximately 55 to 60 MPH. The anti-lock brake system warning indicator illuminated, indicating to "stop the vehicle and contact the dealer". The vehicle was towed to nalley lexus smyrna in smyrna, ga (phone: 404 994-4322) where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator failed. The brake actuator was replaced; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact heard a clacking noise while braking and reversing. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the brake enhancement warranty program ended in december of 2017. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. *tt
Brake actuator failure is a known issue by lexus and lexus says they will not replace mine. Its a safety issue and should been a recall instead of 'warranty enhancement' with limitations to get lexus out of fixing something they know is faulty and a safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. While backing out of the driveway at approximately 5 MPH, the emergency brake became inoperable. The parking brake indicator illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was taken to lexus of clear lake (18160 gulf fwy in houston, tx) where it was diagnosed that the parking brake failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
While braking gradually, with the brake pedal in a steady position, the car lurches/pulses, the tires makes loud skidding sound then the car comes to a hard stop as though it has slammed into something. This has happened on multiple occasions at low speeds, where it feels like im pressing the brake and letting go, and pressing again, but in reality, the brakes are being pressed at a constant pressure. This is different than the ABS feeling, as the brake pedal does not travel beneath my foot, and the release and grabbing of the brakes seem very slow. It happen the first time with about 50,000 miles, going about 25-30 MPH. Then with 86,000, going about 5-7 MPH.
The brakes have a chattering noise and feel through the pedal while stopped, when you release them. The car can be in park, and it still does it. It's a known problem, but toyota is doing their best to avoid repairing it under the newly extended warranty on the "brake actuator". It's 100% repeatable, as many times as you like, if the engine is running and the brake pedal is pushed and released.
I have 111000 miles on my ls 460 2008. I noticed a squealing sound when I hit the brake and slides a little when u press the brake it feels like it don't wanna stop and I was told it's the brake actuator
While driving at highway speeds (70 MPH) I encountered illumination of brake/ABS warning lights on the dash advising me that the safety brake/ABS/traction features on my car are non operational. Upon pulling over, I read a message displayed on the dash alerting me to take my car to the nearest lexus dealer. Upon arrival at the lexus dealership, I was advised by the service advisor that this is a common problem on this model and more likely then not the faulty brake actuator will need to be replaced. This was confirmed the following business day when I received a call from the service advisor confirming that the brake actuator has failed. Upon questioning the advisor of the cause, he once again acknowledged that this is a common problem and that lexus has issued an updated part as a replacement. It concerns me that lexus has not performed a voluntary recall on said brake actuator since this is a critical safety device and they (lexus) acknowledge that there is defect to the original part by providing an "improved" brake actuator assembly. Furthermore, by performing a simple internet search I encountered numerous topics about identical issues as mine on the model/year (2007-2010 lexus ls460). I would like to duly request that ntsb performs an inquiry with lexus regarding brake actuator issues stated above.
Every time you're pressing the brake you get a clicking and a knocking noise they'll tell you that is normal are there not sure what it is but we need to get online and read about it everybody is complaining about it because they say sometimes you can replace the actuator but that's about $4,000 lots of complaints online writing about this, I just bought the car a week ago
When driving on a highway, warning lights "check ABS" "check vsc system" "check brake system" "brake malfunction" "stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately. Contact a dealer" suddenly came on and a 5 other lights also came up. It was scary me so much. I had to pull over and stop. After checking to sure the brake still function, I slowly drive home with the emergency light on. Came home, I did a little research on the internet, and it turned out this is a known and very common problem for this car, and lexus continue to deny the problem, and failed to recall to fix the problem. It's brake actuator that failed around 114,830 miles. I really don't know what to do now other than to take the car to the dealer this saturday.
I had remarked to the local dealer that it made a clunk noise when starting the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal. This was at 63k mi when I purchased it. I was told it was normal. Approximately 1 year and 10k mi. After I started to experience squealing when braking. I was told by the dealer that no issues were found and that it was most likely caused by cheap aftermarket brakes. I brought the vehicle in for the brakes again and was told that they found nothing wrong, probably just cheap pads. Approximately 3k mi. Later when driving at approx. 35mph. Warning lights illuminated, and stated to take immediately to the dealer. When I took it I was informed there were codes regarding an electrical malfunction and leak, but they found no evidence of the problem. They reset the car and attempted to re-illuminate the warning lights, which they were unable to do. Approx. 1k mi. Later the warning light re-illuminated. When I spoke to the dealer they asked if I had any driveability, or braking issues, which I did not, the car drove and braked normally. I was told they could look at the codes again and reset them, but they would most likely come back on again if it was some other type of malfunction. I was planning on putting the car away for the winter and addressing the issue then, the dealer agreed that it was most likely the best to bring it in prior to taking it off the road for winter. Once again approx. 1k mi. Later a constant beeping started while driving shortly after a hard braking incident. It stopped, but started again 2 wks later while driving home as I approached an exit ramp. I depressed the brake pedal to find I had no braking ability. Pedal to the floor. I entered the 1/16th of a mile ramp at 65mph. I swiftly downshifted enough that I made the turn at the end t on to my street with only minimal fishtail and found that the vsc was still functioning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and there was an excessive delayed response. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS actuator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
I was advised that the water in the wheel well had compromised the electrical components of the vehicle and may have caused electrical fire damage if this deficiency had not been found. Please provide a copy of the inspection report which was performed at the harvey lexus of shreveport bossier dealership on 4/14/15, with regard to the 2008 lexus ls 460 (6/10 inches of water in wheel well, brake actuator/control module knocking sound, sensor and personal property damages) which I purchased at lexus of new orleans on 3/15/15. Per our conversation on yesterday, april 15, 2015 (1800hrs).we discussed the inspection of the vehicle which is being performed at lexus of shreveport bossier. The vehicle was found to have water in the wheel well on friday, april 10, 2015 at 1830hrs. I entered the trunk removed my camera for use to find mildew/mold on the case. I immediately reported this issue to [xxx]. Via text message with pictures. I took the vehicle to lexus of s/b saturday, april 11, 2008 at 0800hrs. [xxx] did the intake inspection, which [xxx]. And the lead service technician witnessed the 6/10 inches of water in the whether is a problem with the brake actuator/brake control module clicking/knocking sound. He mentioned that there is a recall for a sensor on the 2008 ls 460 model. As of this date, 4/16/15 (0406hrs) the vehicle is at the dealership note: I am a loyal lexus consumer since 1998. I purchased my first gs 300 lexus on the island of guam. I have found that lexus is an extremely well made vehicle and provide quality service. I presently own a 2003 gx 470, 2006 gs 300, 2007 sc 430 and 2008 ls 460, which I purchased two(2) from lexus of shreveport bossier and two(2) from lexus of new orleans. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While braking gradually to a stoplight, with the brake pedal in a steady position, the car lurches/pulses to a stop. This has happened on multiple occasions at low speeds, where it feels like the driver is pressing the brake and letting go, and pressing again, but in reality, the brakes are being pressed at a constant pressure. The car takes longer to brake than the driver intends, since the brakes slowly pulse. This is different than the ABS feeling, as the brake pedal does not travel beneath the driver's foot, and the release and grabbing of the brakes seem very slow.
Brake actuator is faulty and lexus knows this but refuses to fix or repair. I have to spend 3k to have it done myself. Please help make them accountable and reimburse us for the service and parts.
While driving at highway speeds (70 MPH) I encountered illumination of brake/ABS warning lights on the dash advising me that the safety brake/ABS/traction features on my car are non operational. Upon pulling over, I read a message displayed on the dash alerting me to take my car to the nearest lexus dealer. Upon arrival at the lexus dealership, I was advised by the service advisor that this is a common problem on this model and more likely then not the faulty brake actuator will need to be replaced. This was confirmed the following business day when I received a call from the service advisor confirming that the brake actuator has failed. Upon questioning the advisor of the cause, he once again acknowledged that this is a common problem and that lexus has issued an updated part as a replacement. It concerns me that lexus has not performed a voluntary recall on said brake actuator since this is a critical safety device and they (lexus) acknowledge that there is defect to the original part by providing an "improved" brake actuator assembly. Furthermore, by performing a simple internet search I encountered numerous topics about identical issues as mine on the model/year (2007-2010 lexus ls460). I would like to duly request that ntsb performs an inquiry with lexus regarding brake actuator issues stated above.
I noticed that when I push the brakes I hear clicking noise and brakes acts heavily. I did a research on this issue and I found many complaints from lexus owners. Some owners were lucky to have lexus dealer replace the ABS actuator for them and other not. Lexus dealers told some ls460 owners that they changed the vendor of the ABS actuator due a malfunction error. Currently I'm concerned to drive the car on the highway as a fear to loose braking power. I tried to contact lexus but they don't care. Please help [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Brakes making ticking noise when backing
I am experiencing a click or series of clicks when I depress the brake pedal. Based on accounts and research of other owners, this is a common problem with faulty brake actuators. It appears that lexus is aware of the situation and I wanted to report this to the federal safety agency database to potentially steer this towards a recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. The contact heard an abnormal noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 75,000.
I drove my car over to pick my grandson up we went to the park, when I was taking him home the vsc code came on and said take care to dealer for service, engine light came on as well. I call and made an appointment immediately and they told me to leave the vehicle and they would run diagnostics see what was causing it. The next day they cleared the code called and told me to pick up. When I was leaving the same lights came on again (engine, vsc etc). Got out of the car and told service rep. That the same thing was happening again. I left the car over the weekend and they call and said it was a communication error and the computer wasn't communicating with the parking brake. I truly believe this is a safety issue and should be addressed by the manufacturer.
Pulsating brakes uneven braking resulting in a lurching motion when stopping.
We've purchased a 2008 lexus 460 on jan 2008, within few months we started noticing a jerking reaction of the engine while the car was stopped or idling in gear most of the time. Over time we've taken the car to the dealer (at least 4 times) with no substantial improvements, they've upgraded the transmission software checked it out and could not come up with a fix.the last was in november 09 and we were told to contact the co. Fo factory rep to inspect the car. So far they have not inspected the car and we are afraid that it may cause to an accident.
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