2002 LEXUS LS430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
39
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 LEXUS LS430
The 2002 LEXUS LS430 has received a total of 39 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkages (5 complaints), Structurebodytrunk Lid (4 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 LEXUS LS430
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 LEXUS LS430. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 LEXUS LS430
39 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 LEXUS LS430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkages | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeindicator Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AS I WAS TURNING ONTO A ROAD FROM A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE CAR TO CROSS OVER BOTH LANES OF THE ROAD AND CRASH INTO A MAILBOX. THE RESULT WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY CAR AND A BROKEN MAILBAX POST. *TR
AS I WAS TURNING ONTO A ROAD FROM A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE CAR TO CROSS OVER BOTH LANES OF THE ROAD AND CRASH INTO A MAILBOX. THE RESULT WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY CAR AND A BROKEN MAILBAX POST. *TR
I OWN A 2002 LEXUS LS IN DEC. 2010, WHILE I WAS TAKING THE GROCERIES OUT OF MY TRUNK, THE TRUNK FELL ON MY HEAD AND CREATED AN INJURY TO MY EYES, I HAD TWO SURGERIES, THE TRUNK UNEXPECTEDLY JUST CRASH ON MY HEAD, IT WAS VERY PAINFUL, I ALMOST PASSED OUT,APPARENTLY THE SPRINGS WORE OUT, THERE WAS NO WARNING, I AM STILL HURTING AND GET SEVERE HEADACHES, I WROTE TO LEXUS, THEY JUST IGNORED ME COMPLETELY, IN MY OPINION, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY. I AM ASKING FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION I SAVED THE OLD SPRINGS FOR REVIEW. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
FAILED COMPONENT: 2 HYDRAULIC SUPPORTERS ON TRUNK LID. COMPLAINTS: THE 2 HYDRAULIC SUPPORTERS ON TRUNK LID WERE COMPLETELY FAILED. I WAS INJURED ON OCTOBER 29, 2011 WHEN THE LID FELLED DOWN (CLOSED) ON ITS OWN WEIGHT AND HIT MY HEAD AND THEN MY RIGHT ARM. THE SUPPORTERS ARE VERY WEAK AS COMPARED TO THE TRUNK LID HEAVY DUTY STEEL STRUCTURE. I HARDLY DRIVE THE CAR WHICH REGISTERS ONLY 30K MILES. THE WEAK HYDRAULIC SUPPORTERS STARTED TO SHOW FATIGUE ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. EVENTUALLY, IT CAUGHT ME AFTER SEVERAL YEARS LATER. I AM PRETTY SURE THAT THIS TYPE DEFECTS ARE COMMON FOR MANY VEHICLES OF SIMILAR YEARS AND MODEL. IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF ONE IS NOT CAREFUL, PARTICULARLY WHEN PARKING ON A SLOPED DRIVEWAY. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR LEXUS TO USE SUCH CHEAP PARTS OF WHICH REPUTATION EMPHASIZING SAFETY AND QUALITY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LEXUS LS430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PASSENGER WAS STRUCK ABRUPTLY IN THE HEAD BY THE TRUNK HATCH AND SUSTAINED SEVERAL ABRASIONS TO THE HEAD. THE TRUNK LATCH FAILED AND WOULD NOT REMAIN OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000. UPDATED 03/24/11*LJ UPDATED 1/5/12 *CN
Safety Rating for the 2002 LEXUS LS430
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 LEXUS LS430 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 LEXUS LS430
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 LEXUS LS430. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
3LD — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 3LD LEXUS LINK SYSTEM FLASH REPROGRAMMING - CAMPAIGN DETAILS. *TT
00203 — EQUIPMENT
BUZZ NOISE ON THE LAND LINE SIDE DURING A HANDS-FREE CALL. *TT *JB
01102 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE MAY NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TT
EL00902 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING LINK PROMPT CHANGES. *TT
EL00602 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
TECHNICAL INFORMATION INTRODUCING THE RAIN SENSOR FAILSAFE MODE OPERATION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 LEXUS LS430
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS LS430
- 2001 LEXUS LS430 — 62 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS LS430 (current)
- 2003 LEXUS LS430 — 25 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS LS430 — 12 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS LS430 — 31 complaints
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