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TiresPart report

2003 Lexus SC430 Tires Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
15%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
64,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Lexus SC430, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,500 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.

“2003 Lexus SC430 has problems with run flat tires and rims. The rims are bent and dealer said that it was runout caused by excessive driving. I have complained to three dealers, Lexus of grapevine where vehicle was purchased, Lexus of shreveport/bossier and parke Lexus of little rock. I am currently working with the Lexus dispute settlement ctr.”

NHTSA complaint #10139647, filed 2005-10, 39,000 miles

“The tpm light turned on. I have adjusted tire pressure, had the dealer adjust tire pressure and had an independent service provider adjust the tire pressure. This was done according to specs. The dealer can not figure out why the tpm light is on and has not offered a remedy.”

NHTSA complaint #10413309, filed 2011-07, 90,000 miles

“This is an issue involving the apparent failure of three out of four goodyear asymmetric tires. First issue was a bubble found on the outside sidewall of the right front tire. Approximately 1 week later the left front tire let loose a thin very long ribbon of rubber from the inside edge of the tread. A few months later the left rear inner sidewall blew out in two places like a bursting bubble. These tires have the same date code and were put on the car at the same time approximately a year and a half prior to the first failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10421447, filed 2011-08

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004217%
2003315%
2002512%

Other parts of the 2003 Lexus SC430

Air bags
10 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology