Model year guide

2008 Lexus RX 400

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Lexus RX 400 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 28 on record.

2008 Lexus RX 400 — representative photo
Representative photo

2008 Lexus RX 400 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Lexus RX 400 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Lexus RX 400.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Lexus RX 400 MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Lexus RX 400 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Fuel only$16,500
Per mile$0.22

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.

2008 Lexus RX 400 vehicles on record

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Other Lexus RX 400 model years

2007 2006 2005

2008 Lexus RX 400 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lexus RX 400 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2008 Lexus RX 400. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Lexus RX 400 get?

The 2008 Lexus RX 400 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (27 city / 24 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.