no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM TO BE INOPERATIVE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF…
2004 Lexus LS430Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2004 Lexus LS430, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2017. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Lexus LS430 has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
4Exterior lighting
3Steering
3Structure1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling
2Visibility
2Wheels
1Service brakes, air
77 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2004 Lexus LS430 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE ROTATIONAL RESISTANCE OF THE IMPELLER AND, IN THE WORST CASE, MAY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2004 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
2004 Lexus LS430 safety ratings
2004 Lexus LS430 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 vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AT A LOW SPEED (2 MPH) CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED EVEN THOUGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT BEING DEPRESSED. OPERATOR'S FOOT WAS ON BRAKE PEDAL THE ENTIRE TIME BUT CAR WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL IT HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. AT THE TIME THE CAR WAS BEING TURNED TO THE RIGHT COMING…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS LS430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT SOMEONE WOULD…
SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OF 2004 LEXUS LS430: OWNER WAS IN PARKING GARAGE BEGINNING TO EXIT GARAGE FROM PARKING PLACE WHEN LEXUS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. OWNER APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL BUT COULD NOT STOP THE LEXUS. OWNER STEERED LEXUS TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES AND COLLIDED WITH…
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