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2004 Lexus GS430Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Lexus GS430, most often about the traction control system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage75kTraction control system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 1, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Lexus GS430 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Traction control system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2004 Lexus GS430 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other GS430 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GS430 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What GS430 owners report

Recent traction control system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE WHILE COMING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL. I TRY STEPPING ON THE BRAKE AND IT WONT STOP CRASHING INTO A PARKED CAR AND A TREE. IT CONTINUED TO MOVE AN WONT STOP. I THEN HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND IT TOOK OFF LIKE AN AIRPLANE AGAIN NOT STOPPING WHEN…
Complaint 10398442 · May 1, 2011 · 75,000 miles

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