2002 Lexus SC430 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,032miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Lexus SC430, 10% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,032 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.
“Left ball joint failure. Sheared off causing loss off vehicle control. Finally stopped just feet from going over the edge of a drop off. Damage to left side front end components, left front fender and both front tires destroyed.”
NHTSA complaint #10325474, filed 2010-04, 136,032 miles“I own a 2002 Lexus SC430 which has bridgestone potenza runflat tires on it. I put on a new set of tires 1 year ago and 17,000 miles late, the vehicle is all over the road, tires wear excessively on the insides, and I've had it aligned about 3 times in that 1 year. A friend of mine had the same vehicle and he had to get rid of it for the same problem. The tires become very noisy and it sounds like all the wheel bearings are bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104928, filed 2005-01“I just can confirm all the other complaints about the sc430s handling. Dangerous - especially on rough roads. Car tends to follow any kind of road abnormally. I complained at Lexus from the first day (over two years now). Replaced run flats, still not able to handle the car. Seems to be a suspension related problem. Lexus thinks this is normal- ha ha - $70000 piece of shi.. I'm totally upset about reaction from Lexus dealer and customer support.”
NHTSA complaint #10039130, filed 2003-09Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Lexus SC430
18 complaintsTires
5 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 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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