2005 Lexus LS430 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Lexus LS430, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 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.
“Lifters that hold trunk open failed & trunk struck operator in the head twice. Engine hood was opened to its apex & the hood slammed closed. Will not stay open; can only be held open with a cane while trying to check oil. Car was stationary & ignition was off in all cases. Car gave no previous warning of fatigue or failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11078232, filed 2018-03, 90,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Lexus LS430
12 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Lexus LS430
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.
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