2003 Lexus LS430Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2003 Lexus LS430, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2017. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2003 Lexus LS430 has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2003 Lexus LS430 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2003 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2003 Lexus LS430 safety ratings
2003 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
What LS430 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TRUNK STRUTS FAILED TO HOLD THE TRUNK IN AN OPEN POSITION, CAUSING THE TRUNK TO FALL AND INJURE A PERSON. MULTIPLE TIMES. TRUNK WAS PROPERLY OPENED AND RAISED TO A FULL OPEN POSITION. *TR
THE PISTON-LIKE AIR STRUTS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO HOLD THE REAR TRUNK LID OPEN ON MY 2003 LEXUS LS 430 (BOUGHT NEW IN DECEMBER 2002) SLOWLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING STARTING AROUND 4 YEARS AGO. NOW THEY DO NOT WORK AT ALL. WHILE THIS IS AN INCONVENIENCE TO HAVE TO OPEN THE TRUNK MANUALLY, THE REAL DANGER…
HYDRAULIC TRUNK SUPPORTS FAILED, WITH HEAVY TRUNK FALLING ON HEAD OF PERSON WORKING IN TRUNK. MAY HAVE CAUSED A CONCUSSION, AT LEAST A GROOVE IN TOP OF HEAD. PERSON STUNNED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. IF THE TRUNK HAD HIT PERSON IN THE BACK WHILE LEANING OVER INTO THE TRUNK, IT MAY HAVE BROKEN A…
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