2002 LEXUS GS430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

5

Owner Complaints

2 Crashes

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 LEXUS GS430

The 2002 LEXUS GS430 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2002 LEXUS GS430

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 LEXUS GS430. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2002 LEXUS GS430

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 LEXUS GS430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10512483 | STRUCTURE | | 70,000 miles
LIKE MANY OTHERS THAT I KNOW THAT OWN A LEXUS SC430. I THINK I HAVE A MOLD PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD OF PEOPLE BECOMING VERY ILL FROM CAR. I ALSO SMELL A PROBLEM WITH AC AND HAVE CONDENSATION ON INSIDE OF WINDOWS. *TR
#10316629 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | | 70,000 miles
I BROUGHT LEXUS GS430, MODEL YEAR 2002 IN DEC 2001. MY MODEL IS NOT IN RECALL LIST. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON NOV 28, 2009 IN SAN DIEGO. BRAKING DID NOT HELP. CAR WENT OVER STREET DIVIDER IN OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANES. I WAS LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC. *TR
#10316629 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 70,000 miles
I BROUGHT LEXUS GS430, MODEL YEAR 2002 IN DEC 2001. MY MODEL IS NOT IN RECALL LIST. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON NOV 28, 2009 IN SAN DIEGO. BRAKING DID NOT HELP. CAR WENT OVER STREET DIVIDER IN OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANES. I WAS LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC. *TR
#10306784 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | 56,000 miles Crash 3 Injuries
MY FATHER WAS DRIVING MY 02 LEXUS GS430 WITH MY MOTHER AND 10MO OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT. HE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATED TO TURN LEFT. HE WAS GOING 30-35MPH AND SAW THAT THE CAR INFRONT OF HIM WAS STOPPED AND ABOUT TO TURN. HE PRESSED THE BRAKE AND THE LEXUS DID NOT SLOW DOWN. HE THEN SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THE LEXUS STILL DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE LEXUS FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN THEY HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF THEM AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY FATHER IS HAVING BACK PROBLEMS AND MY MOTHER'S LEG IS BRUISED, LUCKILY MY DAUGHTER IS UNHARMED. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE IS ALSO INJURED. *TR
#10306784 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 56,000 miles Crash 3 Injuries
MY FATHER WAS DRIVING MY 02 LEXUS GS430 WITH MY MOTHER AND 10MO OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT. HE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATED TO TURN LEFT. HE WAS GOING 30-35MPH AND SAW THAT THE CAR INFRONT OF HIM WAS STOPPED AND ABOUT TO TURN. HE PRESSED THE BRAKE AND THE LEXUS DID NOT SLOW DOWN. HE THEN SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THE LEXUS STILL DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE LEXUS FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN THEY HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF THEM AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY FATHER IS HAVING BACK PROBLEMS AND MY MOTHER'S LEG IS BRUISED, LUCKILY MY DAUGHTER IS UNHARMED. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE IS ALSO INJURED. *TR

Safety Rating for the 2002 LEXUS GS430

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 LEXUS GS430 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 LEXUS GS430

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 LEXUS GS430. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

L-TT-0116-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Navigation/ Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation

00103 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLAMP MOISTURE. *TT

SU00402 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT COIL SPRING CLICKING NOISE. *TT

SU00302 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT STABILIZER BAR ABNORMAL NOISE. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 LEXUS GS430

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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