Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Lexus RX 400h luxury SUV features minor interior and exterior trim revisions.

• Efficient hybrid technology, quick acceleration, smooth ride, luxurious interior.

• Pricey, brake pedal feel difficult to judge, no third-row seat.

User Reviews:

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  Not worthy for the money you paid! - 2008 Lexus RX 400H
  By Jacobs - October 30 - 12:56 am

  Driving this car is fun and comfort. Operating the functions are most difficult certain times. No voice activated dialing. Cannot dial phone numbers on the move. No override function.

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  RX 400h - 2008 Lexus RX 400H
  By jimbo - September 25 - 9:13 pm

  Excellent overall quality. Ive had no problems with the car. Gas mileage for hybrid is less than advertised but still I average 26.4 miles per gallon in mixed city and highway travel. Ride is smooth. There are some quirky noises which I attribute to the fact that the gasoline engine is not on all of the time. Interior electronics and controls are easy to use.

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  Disappointed - 2008 Lexus RX 400H
  By VA Beach - April 23 - 3:53 am

  Purchased this vehicle because it is a hybrid--low emissions and better in-town gas mileage than our MB E320. We do most of our driving around town. We are very disappointed in the city gas mileage which is 21 to 22 mpg. Not the 26 mpg we expected. The dealer and Lexus blows our complaints off. We live in a coastal area meaning the closest we come to a mountain is a bridge. Our city driving meets Lexus statement for the 26 mpg. However, we do get 26 mpg on the interstate. Go figure. Otherwise, we very much like the vehicle.

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  Reliable but the buy a self-battery jumper because the starter battery will die on you - 2008 Lexus RX 400H
  By greyhounds3 - November 14 - 10:11 am

  I bought this used and the hybrid system was not explained to me at the dealership. I had to go to another dealership which took the time to explain the hybrid system to me. (I stayed a customer at that dealership) The starter battery dies in cold weather on a regular basis and also will die if the vehicle has not been driven for a week or so. Do yourself a favor and purchase a chargeable self-battery jumper, which will save you a lot of time waiting for AAA. I bought the hybrid to get better fuel economy. I havent seen the fuel economy of the Rx400h go above 26. The features and gadgets are simple and easy to use, and the seats are super comfortable.

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  Good Hybrid SUV - 2008 Lexus RX 400H
  By New Hybrid Fan - August 4 - 9:43 pm

  I love mine so far. Got before Thanksgiving and drove through the mountains. My husband was heavy on the gas pedal the whole time and still averaged just under 26mpg which is great since most cars and SUVS get 15-20mpg. On my daily business driving, I average 27-28 mpg and have gotten as high as 30 mpg. Im careful to not be heavy on the pedal or breaks and coast as much as I can. This doesnt mean I have to stay at the speed limit, you can still average 70 mph.

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  Excellent Vehicle - 2008 Lexus RX 400H
  By ramskifast - July 12 - 1:44 pm

  I bought this vehicle with 64K miles on it. Now I have 70K. My worse tank was 24mpg and the best was 29.25mpg. I seem to average between 25 and 27.50 with mixed driving. When I get the higher mileage its usually when most of the driving is at lower speeds as you would expect. I noticed a review of this vehicle by someone stating poor mileage. There was either something wrong with the vehicle or it was due to poor driving habits. Way too many people blast up to the light and hit the brakes. Then they hit the gas hard taking off. Dumb-de-dumb. If you use softer driving habbits you will get 26-29. You have to be thinking hybrid. Smart drivers will see the good mileage.

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  Great Investment - 2008 Lexus RX 400H
  By dgmarnp - May 24 - 6:46 am

  Having owned my RX400H now for over a year, I can say that is a fantastic vehicle to own and drive. I drive over 1000 miles a month and average 24-28 miles per gallon. If you dont get this type of mileage, you are not driving it the proper way. It took me over a month to get used to the subtle changes you need to make to maximize your fuel economy. It is so quiet for an SUV and very comfortable. Whether I am alone, with my grandchildren, or my parents, everyone raves about the comfort of the ride.

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  Moving into the future - 2008 Lexus RX 400H
  By ad - September 18 - 3:50 pm

  Fun to drive, elegant, dont forget to brake, or at least put it in "b" if you want to get some help stopping.

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  Great Vehicle - 2008 Lexus RX 400H
  By RX400 - July 14 - 8:36 am

  This vehicle is one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Perfect size for active sports oriented people who need an SUV but drive alone with occasional passengers. Gas savings is a plus but the real perk is the V8 power with 4 cylinder mileage. Lots of personal storage space and excellent ergonomics. Nav and stereo system are great. This car will retrain you on how to drive properly. I came from a BMW 550 sedan and GX 470 and didnt realize how wasteful I was on the pedal. Highly recommend this vehicle. Great for long distance travel with small family. Best commuter car I have owned. Engine stops from 0-30 mph so no wasting gas but AC keeps running cold as ice.

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  2008 Lexus Rx400h Review - 2008 Lexus RX 400H
  By cduluk - May 11 - 1:36 am

  Purchased a used 2008 Rx400h AWD a few weeks ago with about 40k miles. I had a 2003 Lexus Rx300 which was nice, but I needed an upgrade. The Rx400h is definitely an upgrade as it has many nice features. The 0-60 time of ~7 sec is very good for a v6 SUV, and the acceleration is very quick. My only complaints are the lack in seat comfort and lack of advertised gas mileage. Im getting around 23mpg combined vs the 30 as advertised. Also the fact that the car doesnt have the new "smart key" feature as the rest of the 08 Lexus lineup has. But other than that, i am very satisfied!