2008 Lexus RX Hybrid: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jun 13, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 138,140 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound with the VSC message displayed and the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made the same abnormal sound for 15 minutes after the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS accumulator pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the extended warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,140. Consumer stated extended warranty program for the defective part but that program expired in 2018. When the ABS actuator pump fails, it stops regulating and maintaining hydraulic pressure in the brake lines which can lead to brake failure. No recall was ever issued despite the fact that a failure of the braking system.

Filed Nov 2, 2021 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS warning light would illuminate, and a grinding noise was present while depressing the brake pedal. On multiple occasions while driving at very slow speeds the vehicle abruptly stopped. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ABS actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Brakes · 111,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx400h. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the contact felt an abnormal vibration in the brake pedal. The contact stated that the ABS warning indicator illuminated and additional distance was needed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to rick hendrick toyota sandy springs (located at 6475 roswell rd, atlanta, ga 30328, (404) 476-3921) where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that there was a warranty extension for the ABS, but it expired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 78,068 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx400h. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the ABS, brake system, and slip warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to carmax (3100 spur 482, irving, tx 75062, (972) 721-0500) where the contact was informed to ignore the failure and to bring the vehicle back in if the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,068.

Filed Feb 10, 2010 · Brakes · NY

Ongoing since 2008 - problem with brakes on rough or bumpy surface. The car speeds up when applying break. They do not catch immediately and hard pressure is required. Reported and checked by to the dealer x3 on 11/25/08, 5/13/09, 2/9/10 - each time was told the car is behaving normally and nothing was wrong. Most serious incident - during light snow beginning of jan 2010, I was applying slow even pressure as I was coming to stop sign - familiar road so going slow - car hit bump, gained speed and ABS failed. Skidded up a slight incline through stop sign almost hit a pole. Brought to dealership again 2/9 and called lexus 2/8 to report problem. Told nothing wrong car not on the recall list.