2002 Lexus LS430 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Lexus LS430, 13% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“As I was turning onto a road from a private driveway the car suddenly accelerated causing the car to cross over both lanes of the road and crash into a mailbox. The result was damage to the front of my car and a broken mailbax post.”
NHTSA complaint #10508825, filed 2013-04, 46,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Lexus LS430. When attempting to enter a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without intention. Even after repeated brake application the vehicle would not stop. Consequently she crashed into several vehicles and a building. The vehicle was in the process of being inspected to determine the cause of the failure. There were no injuries. The failure and current mileages were 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10293212, filed 2009-11, 72,000 miles“The contact stated while applying brake pressure at 2 MPH in a driveway, the engine revved at a high rate, and the vehicle lurched forward into the garage without warning. There were no injuries sustained. There was minor damage sustained to the front of vehicle. The police were not alerted. The dealer and manufacturer were notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10174520, filed 2006-11, 73,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10045639Jul 10, 2012Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. Models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Lexus LS430
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Lexus LS430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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