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2002 Lexus LS430Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2002 Lexus LS430, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the LS430 median · #2 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints3022 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Lexus LS430 has problems

30 complaints 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
Structure108
Latches/locks/linkages64
Vehicle speed control43
Air bags33
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Seat belts20
Steering20
Visibility20
Equipment11
4 other systems42

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

0 recalls

2002 Lexus LS430 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other LS430 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 LS430 median. How we score

'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2002 Lexus LS430 safety ratings

2002 Lexus LS 430 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What LS430 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AS I WAS TURNING ONTO A ROAD FROM A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE CAR TO CROSS OVER BOTH LANES OF THE ROAD AND CRASH INTO A MAILBOX. THE RESULT WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY CAR AND A BROKEN MAILBAX POST. *TR
Complaint 10508825 · Apr 19, 2013 · 46,000 miles
I OWN A 2002 LEXUS LS IN DEC. 2010, WHILE I WAS TAKING THE GROCERIES OUT OF MY TRUNK, THE TRUNK FELL ON MY HEAD AND CREATED AN INJURY TO MY EYES, I HAD TWO SURGERIES, THE TRUNK UNEXPECTEDLY JUST CRASH ON MY HEAD, IT WAS VERY PAINFUL, I ALMOST PASSED OUT,APPARENTLY THE SPRINGS WORE OUT, THERE WAS NO…
Complaint 10454698 · Apr 10, 2012 · 65,000 miles
FAILED COMPONENT: 2 HYDRAULIC SUPPORTERS ON TRUNK LID. COMPLAINTS: THE 2 HYDRAULIC SUPPORTERS ON TRUNK LID WERE COMPLETELY FAILED. I WAS INJURED ON OCTOBER 29, 2011 WHEN THE LID FELLED DOWN (CLOSED) ON ITS OWN WEIGHT AND HIT MY HEAD AND THEN MY RIGHT ARM. THE SUPPORTERS ARE VERY WEAK AS COMPARED TO…
Complaint 10434818 · Nov 7, 2011

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