Lexus LS430 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 154 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Lexus LS430 (2001–2005) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 52. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (37 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All LS430 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21 | 48,800 | 0 | 67 | — | Falling |
| 2004 | 28 | 75,000 | 2 | 75 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 23 | 45,000 | 0 | 55 | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 30 | 59,156 | 0 | 53 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 52 | 60,000 | 0 | 52 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure37 27%
- Vehicle speed control31 23%
- Latches, locks and linkages16 12%
- Brakes15 11%
- Air bags14 10%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)8 5.9%
- Steering7 5.2%
- Other or unknown7 5.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2001: “The trunk struts failed to support the trunk and slammed shut as I was retrieving groceries out of the trunk. It left a very nasty bump on the back of my head. It no longer supports the trunk lid weight at all. It is dangerous and I must always hold it open with one hand and the trunk is heavy. I have bumped my head and hands multiple times when the trunk comes down.”
NHTSA complaint #10720969, filed 2015-05, 110,000 miles2003: “I was involved in a collision. The front of my car my made full contact with the rear of the car in front of me. I was traveling at least 25 MPH if not more before impact. The impact resulted in $10,000 in damage to the front of the Lexus and it was declared a total loss. The Lexus was damaged from headlight to headlight and the airbag(s) did not deploy. The hood also sustained damage as well as the radiator, yet the airbag(s) did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10760753, filed 2015-09, 137,740 miles2004: “I hit a large dog while driving one night and busted my front bumper on the passenger side pertly good. Had bumper, fog lights replaced, car looks dam good. Since I am an older person, retired and drive mostly during the day, it was a while before I noticed my bright lights shine directly on the ground about 20 to 30 feet in front of the car . I have had the charleston sc Lexus dealer try to eliminate the problem. They told me I would have to replace the headlight. …”
NHTSA complaint #10883551, filed 2016-07, 96,000 milesOther Lexus models
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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. Methodology