2002 Lexus SC430 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Lexus SC430, 5% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 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.
“Driving the car under normal conditions at about 45 MPH and the brakes went completely out without any warning. Im fortunate that I didn't crash the vehicle into something or someone! Contacted Lexus to let them know the issue and they basically laughed it off !! Poor customer service!!”
NHTSA complaint #10693669, filed 2015-03, 125,000 miles“While in motion and in inclement weather, the vehicle went into a 360* spin, while moving at only 25 MPH. The vehicle lost all traction. The brakes on the vehicle are inoperable. While on an incline and braking from about 5 MPH the vehicle jumped an island before the brakes stopped it.”
NHTSA complaint #10004060, filed 2003-01, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205319Feb 21, 2013Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10133849Feb 21, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Lexus SC430
18 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Lexus SC430
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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