2008 Lexus RX 350 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2008 Lexus RX 350 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Lexus RX 350 at about 20 mpg combined (18 city / 23 highway).

Q: How much is a 2008 Lexus RX 350 worth?

Comparable 2008 Lexus RX 350 listings run roughly $9,000–$15,400, typically around $11,989 (from 78 vehicles).

2008 Lexus RX 350 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Combined20 mpg

Typical price$11,989

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2008 Lexus RX 350 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Lexus RX 350.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2008 Lexus RX 350 MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg

City18 mpg

Highway23 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2008 Lexus RX 350 worth?

Low

$9,000

Typical price

$11,989

High

$15,400

From 78 comparable 2008 Lexus RX 350 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Lexus RX 350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500

Fuel only$19,500

Per mile$0.26

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.