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Electronic stability controlPart report

2002 Lexus SC430 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
9,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2002 Lexus SC430, 2% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 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.

“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 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200315%
200212%

Other parts of the 2002 Lexus SC430

Air bags
18 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel 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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