2002 LEXUS SC430 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 2002 LEXUS SC430
3 vehicle speed control complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 LEXUS SC430. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LEXUS SC430. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE GEAR IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBORS DOOR, FENCE, HOUSE AND AIR CONDITION. DURING THE CRASH BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AFTER THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. UPDATED 7/22/13 *CN
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN A PARKING LOT CAUSING MY VEHICL TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. TOYOTA EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. THEY REFUSESD TO GIVE ME A LETTER SAYING THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE WHICH I REQUESTED IN WRITING TWICE. UPDATED 02/14/11 *BF
SPEED CONTROL FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK
Other 2002 LEXUS SC430 Problem Areas
Air Bags
17 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint