2002 LEXUS GS430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
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.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GS430
- 2000 LEXUS GS430 — 1 complaint
- 2001 LEXUS GS430 — 4 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS GS430 (current)
- 2003 LEXUS GS430 — 5 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS GS430 — 1 complaint
- 2005 LEXUS GS430 — 2 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS GS430 — 16 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS GS430 — 1 complaint
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints