Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"In a recent routine maintenance, the dealership told me the bushings were damaged and needed to be replaced"
Anonymous, MO (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"one of the steering arm had a cracked bushing which seems to be a common problem with the 2007,2008 and 2009 Lexus LS Models. The dealer wanted $5800.00 for the repair work"
Ronald D., CA (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)""Loose" front end causing uneven tire wear. Have learned that the bushings on this car wear out prematurely and can cost $4k to replace (including control arms)."
Anonymous, AL (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"Service department identified wear and need to be replaced on upper and lower control arms and bushing"
F M., LA (2008 Lexus LS 460.0 4.6-L V8)"In March '14 car needed new bushings. But bushings are no longer separate. They are now part of the control arm therefore both upper and lower control arms had to be replaced"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"need to replace all front bushings and control arms (upper and lower)"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"bushings wore prematurely causing excessive tire wear"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Lexus LS 460L 4.6-L V8)"The dealership stated they front joints were old and needed replacing for $3,500. We did not get that done, its supposed to be a Lexus. How could that problem have come to be. We feel the dealership was just trying to take our money"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"Lost of steering control. Had to replace electronic control box"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"Car started rattling up front while going up up bumpy roads, then noise came even on smooth roads when it's quiet. Air shock replacement for only one is $1500. Spent several thousand on control arms at about 125k miles. Haven't fixed air shocks as I'm considering trading it in for a newer of the same lovely car. Only the LS 460 L, not the 460. When putting suspension in sport mode, it doesn't seem to tighten like it used - likely the air shock"
Anonymous, (2008 Lexus LS 460L 4.6-L V8)"air suspension bags in front wore out and quit working. Replaced both front units."
Anonymous, CA (2008 Lexus LS 460L 5.0-L V8 hybrid)"The R&L Rear Air suspension were replaced. (The air bag was ok but strut was leaking- both are one piece) . $$$"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Lexus LS 460L 4.6-L V8)"The power steering failed after driving through 4 inches of water"
James A., VA (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"Rear struts failed. Lexus dealer originally wanted $2400 to fix but eventually agreed on $600+"
Anonymous, MD (2008 Lexus LS 460L 4.6-L V8)"Replaced Front and Rear Control Arms"
Richard L., AZ (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"Had to replace 6 front suspension struts at 93K miles and $6K"
Anonymous, AZ (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"Problems related to front in"
Don G., CA (2008 Lexus LS 460.0 4.6-L V8)"One air shock went out. $1600 to fix"
Peter C., SC (2008 Lexus LS 460L 4.6-L V8)"Had to replace all control rods"
Anonymous, MD (2008 Lexus LS 460L 4.6-L V8)"Defective control arms were replaced"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Lexus LS 460L 4.6-L V8)"Replace upper control arms"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Lexus LS 600h L 5.0-L V8 hybrid)"a $4000 fix apparetly on most 460’s at 60000-80000 miles"
Don G., CA (2008 Lexus LS 460.0 4.6-L V8)"Had to replace torsion bars"
Anonymous, MD (2008 Lexus LS 460L 4.6-L V8)"Control arm bushings and steering linkage bushings replaced"
F M., LA (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"Linkage bars wore out and needed to be replaced at a cost of $3000"
Anonymous, NC (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"Rack and pinion developed knocking noise when driving at lower speeds over uneven surface, or making turns. Very expensive repair by dealer, hard to find a financially reasonable solution. My mechanic shared with me that many LS cars develop this flaw after 100K, which is a shame considering how otherwise greatly built this car is"
Anonymous, ON (2008 Lexus LS 460.0 4.6-L V8)"covered under warranty"
Michael O., NC (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"Tie rods broke /bent"
Anonymous, NC (2008 Lexus LS 460.0 4.6-L V8)"Slight rubbing front right when slowing down. Dealer said that although only right was a problem, I would need to replace left and right at cost of $7,000. Told them Id live with the problem"
Robert G., PA (2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6-L V8)"I believe it was tie rods or something with the suspension. Was covered by warranty but could have been very expensive if it wasn't"
Anonymous, FL (2008 Lexus LS 460L 4.6-L V8)
"Car was sold as certified but is out of alignment, eats tires. Mechanics at tire dealers say car cannot be brought into alignment, not enough adjustment. Car was probably in an accident prior to being sold as certified"
F F., ID (2008 Lexus LS 460L 4.6-L V8)