2005 LEXUS LS430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
31
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 LEXUS LS430
The 2005 LEXUS LS430 has received a total of 31 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (12 complaints), Air Bags (3 complaints), and Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 LEXUS LS430
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 LEXUS LS430. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 LEXUS LS430
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 LEXUS LS430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Lexus LS430. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the rear suspension was bouncing excessively causing the vehicle to be difficult to control and maintain in the lane. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear shock absorbers and rear suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Lexus LS430. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the rear suspension was bouncing excessively causing the vehicle to be difficult to control and maintain in the lane. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear shock absorbers and rear suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.
TAKATA RECALL, DURING ACCIDENT AIR BAGS UNDER INFLATED, MY LEGS WAS BRUISED AND SWOLLEN. MY CAR SELF ACCELERATED, I COULDN'T CONTROL THE SPEED, MY BRAKES DIDN'T WORK, MY CAR STOPPED BY HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. CLAIM [XXX], THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, ON A FREEWAY, DRIVING STRAIGHT, I HAVE A RECALL CLAIM [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
TAKATA RECALL, DURING ACCIDENT AIR BAGS UNDER INFLATED, MY LEGS WAS BRUISED AND SWOLLEN. MY CAR SELF ACCELERATED, I COULDN'T CONTROL THE SPEED, MY BRAKES DIDN'T WORK, MY CAR STOPPED BY HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. CLAIM [XXX], THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, ON A FREEWAY, DRIVING STRAIGHT, I HAVE A RECALL CLAIM [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
TAKATA RECALL, DURING ACCIDENT AIR BAGS UNDER INFLATED, MY LEGS WAS BRUISED AND SWOLLEN. MY CAR SELF ACCELERATED, I COULDN'T CONTROL THE SPEED, MY BRAKES DIDN'T WORK, MY CAR STOPPED BY HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. CLAIM [XXX], THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, ON A FREEWAY, DRIVING STRAIGHT, I HAVE A RECALL CLAIM [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Safety Rating for the 2005 LEXUS LS430
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 LEXUS LS430 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 LEXUS LS430
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 LEXUS LS430. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
5238C — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. 00245-RM113-2U3. '05 LEXUS LS430. *TT '04 LS430 - 00245-RM104-8U3. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 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 — 39 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS LS430 — 25 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS LS430 — 12 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS LS430 (current)
Other LEXUS Models
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- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
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- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints