2002 Lexus SC430 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Lexus SC430, 2% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 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.
“My new car is emitting a rotten egg smell when I accelerate. I am being told by the dealer(sterling mccall Lexus) that there is nothing that they can do. Also that they knew they were having a problem with the 430 engines. This should have been revealed to me prior to my purchasing the vehicle. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002859, filed 2003-01, 6,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Lexus SC430
18 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
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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