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2008 Lexus SC430 problems

The most common problem on the 2008 Lexus SC430 is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical SC430 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
90/100
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
82
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
19mpg

The worst 2008 Lexus SC430 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    4

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    4

Recalls 1

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported October 17, 2019 · 928,220 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371 or Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Recall number 19V741000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Lexus SC430 82

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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2008 Lexus SC430 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.3L 8‑cylRWD162319

What 2008 Lexus SC430 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 14, 2016 · Airbags · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v128000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Airbags · TX

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v128000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 24, 2016 · Airbags · CA

Tl* takata recall.the contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

Filed May 24, 2016 · Airbags · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v128000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 07/13/16*lj updated 07/13/16.

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Questions about the 2008 Lexus SC430

Is the 2008 Lexus SC430 reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2008 Lexus SC430, fewer than a typical SC430 model year.

What is the 2008 Lexus SC430 year score?

The 2008 Lexus SC430 scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus SC430: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Lexus SC430?

Airbags, with 4 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus SC430 have?

1 recall, covering air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Lexus SC430 get?

Official estimates for the 2008 Lexus SC430 range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 23 highway.

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