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2004 Lexus LS Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
44,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Lexus LS, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2004 Lexus ls430 vehicle stalled and would not restart immediately on the road presenting dangerous condition. Engine would crank but not restart. Vehicle would restart the next day. This happened twice before pump failed completely. Research indicates this problem identical to that identified in NHTSA campaign id o4v295000.build dates 2003-07-29 until 2004-01-23. Lexus campaign 4lb 2004 LS 430. …”

NHTSA complaint #11404435, filed 2021-03, 44,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021120%
2018320%
2016120%
2013117%
2009431%
200849%
200749%
200616%
2004225%

Other parts of the 2004 Lexus LS

Air bags
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Lexus LS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology