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2005 Lexus LS430Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2005 Lexus LS430, most often about the vehicle speed control. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2005 Lexus LS430
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints2114 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 2, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Mohammed Hamad, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Lexus LS430 has problems

21 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
Vehicle speed control129
Air bags33
Wheels20
Service brakes22
Structure20
Exterior lighting10
Suspension10
Tires10
Traction control system10
3 other systems32

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

0 recalls

2005 Lexus LS430 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2005 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

2005 Lexus LS430 safety ratings

2005 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.

TAKATA RECALL, DURING ACCIDENT AIR BAGS UNDER INFLATED, MY LEGS WAS BRUISED AND SWOLLEN. MY CAR SELF ACCELERATED, I COULDN'T CONTROL THE SPEED, MY BRAKES DIDN'T WORK, MY CAR STOPPED BY HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. CLAIM [XXX], THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, ON A FREEWAY, DRIVING STRAIGHT, I HAVE A…
Complaint 11217221 · Jun 1, 2019 · 97,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS LS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER A CONCRETE PARKING BARRIER AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THE CRASH CAUSED…
Complaint 10482348 · Oct 26, 2012 · 67,000 miles
DRIVING INTO THE GARAGE TO PARK, THE CAR JERKED AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CRASHED INTO THE SHELVINGS, PLUMBING TOOLS AND PARTS. PUSHING EVERYTHING AGAINST THE REAR WALL WHICH WAS DAMAGED. *TR
Complaint 10447937 · Feb 14, 2012 · 53,100 miles

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