2003 Lexus Ls430 problems
The Lexus LS (Japanese: レクサス・LS, Hepburn: Rekusasu LS) is a full-size luxury sedan (F-segment in Europe) serving as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. For the first four generations, all LS models featured V8 engines and were predominantly rear-wheel-drive. In the fourth generation, Lexus offered all-wheel-drive, hybrid, and long-wheelbase variants. The fifth generation changed to using a V6 engine with no V8 option, and only one length was offered.
As the first model developed by Lexus, the LS 400 debuted in January 1989 with the second generation debuting in November 1994. The LS 430 debuted in January 2000 and the LS 460/LS 460 L series in 2006. A domestic-market version of the LS 400 and LS 430, badged as Toyota Celsior (Japanese: トヨタ・セルシオ, Hepburn: Toyota Serushio), was sold in Japan until the Lexus marque was introduced there in 2006. In 2006 (for the 2007 model year), the fourth generation LS 460 debuted the first production eight-speed automatic transmission and an automatic parking system. In 2007, V8 hybrid powertrains were introduced on the LS 600h/LS 600h L sedans.
Development of the LS began in 1983 as the F1 project, the code name for a secret flagship sedan. At the time, Toyota's two existing flagship models were the Crown and Century models – both of which catered exclusively for the Japanese market and had little global appeal that could compete with international luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Jaguar. The resulting sedan followed an extended five-year design process at a cost of over US$1 billion, and premiered with a new V8 engine and numerous luxury features. The Lexus LS was intended from its inception for export markets, and the Lexus division was formed to market and service the vehicle internationally. The original LS 400 debuted to strong sales, and was largely responsible for the successful launch of the Lexus marque.
Since the start of production, each generation of the Lexus LS has been manufactured in the Japanese city of Tahara, Aichi. The name "LS" stands for "Luxury Sedan", although some Lexus importers have preferred to define it as "Luxury Saloon". The name "Celsior" is taken from Latin word "celsus", meaning "lofty" or "elevated".
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Common 2003 Lexus Ls430 problems
The Lexus LS430, a luxury sedan produced in the early 2000s, has garnered a reputation for reliability, but no car is without its issues. Based on complaints from owners, several common problems have been identified with the 2003 Lexus LS430.
One of the most frequently reported issues is a rattling noise in the steering wheel. This part is responsible for the smooth operation of the steering system, and its failure can result in a loose steering wheel and an uncomfortable driving experience. Replacing the worn-out part with a new one can resolve this issue and improve the overall stability of the vehicle.
Another issue reported by owners is related to the Mark Levinson stereo system installed in LS430s from 2001 to 2006
. This stereo system has been known to malfunction, causing the stereo to stop playing music or change volume on its own. While not as dangerous as other issues, a faulty sound system can significantly affect the driving experience. RepairPal experts suggest that replacing the amplifier may solve this problem, but it can be expensive, as a new Mark Levinson stereo system typically costs $500
Transmission issues have also been reported by some owners of the 2003 Lexus LS430. Some models exhibit jerking, hesitation, or idling at lower speeds, which can be caused by transmission problems
. These issues can become more pronounced when slowing down to a stop, with affected sedans exhibiting erratic or difficult shifting. Owners who have experienced this problem have either replaced their transmission or updated their transmission software to the latest version
Lastly, a recall has been issued for the 2004, 2005, and 2006 Lexus LS430 models due to issues with the airbag assembly
. The curtain, side, and knee airbags were recalled because the inflators they used didn't have enough heating agents to properly deploy the airbags in the event of a collision. This raises the possibility of injury for passengers sitting up front. Lexus has offered to replace malfunctioning SRS airbags at no cost
These are some of the most common problems reported by owners of the 2003 Lexus LS430. While these issues can affect the overall driving experience, regular maintenance and timely repairs can help keep the vehicle on the road for a long time.
What years to avoid Lexus LS430?
Lexus has issued a recall for LS430 cars manufactured in 2004, 2005, and 2006 due to air bag assembly problems. According to the recall, the inflators used in the curtain, side, and knee air bags didn't have sufficient heating agents to properly deploy the air bags in the event of a crash.
Which year LS 430 is best?
The Lexus LS 430, produced from 2001 to 2006, is renowned for its luxury, comfort, and reliability. While the "best" year can vary based on individual preferences and priorities, many experts and Lexus enthusiasts consider the 2004 model year as one of the standout years for the LS 430.
How many miles will a Lexus LS430 last?
This thing could easily go 500,000 miles. It is a joy to drive and I plan on owning mine for another 20 years. I have an LS 460 that is just as fantastic, but I'm still drawn to this car. You honestly cannot compare this to any other vehicle on the road.
How long does a LS 430 timing belt last?
60,000 to 100,000 miles
Most timing belts will need to be replaced as part of regular maintenance every 60,000 to 100,000 miles, and most related problems are caused by not replacing it when you're supposed to. If the timing belt is starting to go bad, the engine will run poorly and the check engine light will likely come on.
2003 Lexus Ls430 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lexus Ls430 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Air bags problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2003 Lexus Ls430 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2003 Lexus Ls430 complaints
The NHTSA has received 25 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2003 Lexus Ls430.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-13
- VIN: JTHFN48Y430
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-25
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. THE FRONT OF MY CAR MY MADE FULL CONTACT WITH THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELING AT LEAST 25 MPH IF NOT MORE BEFORE IMPACT. THE IMPACT RESULTED IN $10,000 IN DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE LEXUS AND IT WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. THE LEXUS WAS DAMAGED FROM HEADLIGHT TO HEADLIGHT AND THE AIRBAG(S) DID NOT DEPLOY. THE HOOD ALSO SUSTAINED DAMAGE AS WELL AS THE RADIATOR, YET THE AIRBAG(S) DID NOT DEPLOY.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-13
- VIN: JTHFN48Y530
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I AM IN RECEIPT OF A RECALL NOTICE FROM LEXUS DIVISION TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY IN WHICH THERE WERE NUMEROUS LARGE BLOCK RED LETTERED WARNINGS INFORMING ME OF THIS DANGER AND THE URGENCY OF MY RESPONSE. HOWEVER, WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WAS ONLY ALLOWED BY LEXUS DIVISION TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY TO SCHEDULE ONE SUCH RECALL REPAIR PER WEEK AND THAT MY DEALER WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO PUT ME ON THE WAITING LIST. A LIST WHOSE LENGTH THE DEALERSHIPS CALLER COULD NOT ASCERTAIN BUT GUESSED IT WOULD BE FIVE TO SIX WEEKS. IF OVER THE NEXT FIVE WEEKS, THERE WERE TO BE A SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN A DEATH BECAUSE THIS WAS NOT TAKEN CARE OF, I PLACE THE LIABILITY FOR SUCH ON LEXUS DIVISION TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY. I AM GIVING YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAY OFF THIS LIABILITY LIST BY IMMEDIATELY INFORMING LEXUS DIVISION TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY THAT THEIR ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TO REPAIR THIS URGENT RECALL DANGER IS WOEFULLY INADEQUATE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TRUNK STRUTS FAILED TO HOLD THE TRUNK IN AN OPEN POSITION, CAUSING THE TRUNK TO FALL AND INJURE A PERSON. MULTIPLE TIMES. TRUNK WAS PROPERLY OPENED AND RAISED TO A FULL OPEN POSITION. *TR
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-14
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JTHBN30F730
- Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: THE PISTON-LIKE AIR STRUTS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO HOLD THE REAR TRUNK LID OPEN ON MY 2003 LEXUS LS 430 (BOUGHT NEW IN DECEMBER 2002) SLOWLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING STARTING AROUND 4 YEARS AGO. NOW THEY DO NOT WORK AT ALL. WHILE THIS IS AN INCONVENIENCE TO HAVE TO OPEN THE TRUNK MANUALLY, THE REAL DANGER IS THAT ARE NO PROVISIONS TO HOLD THE TRUNK LID IN THE OPEN POSITION. THUS, EVEN A LIGHT WIND OR VIBRATION CAUSED BY PASSING VEHICLES WILL CAUSE THE TRUNK TO TEETER OFF THE OPEN POSITION AND SLAM SHUT. THE DOWNWARD MOTION OF THE SHARP AND HEAVY EDGES OF THE TRUNK CAN (AND HAVE) CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY TO HEAD, FINGERS, AND OTHER BODY PARTS - NOT MENTION DAMAGING CARGO. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-07
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTHBN30F030
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS LS430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE AT 5 MPH, THERE WAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A REPORT WAS FILED (#2771757). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, THERE WAS AN ELECTRIC FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS CALLED WHO STATED UNLESS THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO HAVE THE FAILURE, SHE COULD BRING IT IN, BUT IF THERE WAS NO MORE FAILURE SHE DID NOT HAVE TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JTHBN30FX30
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: HYDRAULIC TRUNK SUPPORTS FAILED, WITH HEAVY TRUNK FALLING ON HEAD OF PERSON WORKING IN TRUNK. MAY HAVE CAUSED A CONCUSSION, AT LEAST A GROOVE IN TOP OF HEAD. PERSON STUNNED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. IF THE TRUNK HAD HIT PERSON IN THE BACK WHILE LEANING OVER INTO THE TRUNK, IT MAY HAVE BROKEN A VERTEBRAE. IF IT HAD HIT FINGERS IN LOWER PART OF TRUNK, IT MAY HAVE CHOPPED THEM OFF, PARTICULARLY A CHILD'S. THESE HYDRAULIC SUPPORTS WORE OUT AT AROUND 60-70 THOUSAND MILES. NOT REALIZING THE DANGER, I NEGLECTED CONTACTING LEXUS ABOUT REPLACING THEM. HOWEVER, THIS DANGER SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED OR UNATTENDED TO BY OTHER OWNERS OF LEXUS CARS. WHEN LEXUS WAS CONTACTED AT THIS LATE DATE, THEY OFFERED MINIMAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE PROBLEM, PLUS A BIT OF A RUNAROUND. I SUGGEST CONTACTING AN IMPORTED PARTS DEALER FOR THE EASILY INSTALLABLE PARTS AT A SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED PRICE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-24
- VIN: JTHBN30F330
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: RE: 2003 LEXUS LS 430 THE PISTON SUPPORTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE HOOD IN PLACE, IN ORDER TO CHECK THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, HAVE DETERIORATED OVER TIME SO THAT THE ENGINE HOOD CAN SUDDENLY SLAM DOWN, SERIOUSLY INJURING ANYONE WHO IS CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL, COOLANT, ETC. I ALMOST WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED WHILE CHECKING THE OIL. IN ADDITION, IT IS THE SAME TYPE OF PISTON SUPPORTS THAT HOLD THE TRUNK OPEN. THESE TOO, ARE ALSO DEFECTIVE. MONTHS AGO I ALMOST LOST A FINGER WHEN THE TRUNK LID SUDDENLY CLOSED. THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT THAT MUST BE INVESTIGATED. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-26
- VIN: JTHBN30F930
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I WAS DRIVING EAST ON HIGHWAY 156 ON 2/26 APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL THAT WAS RED WHERE I INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND WAS TRAVELING 10 TO 15 MPH WHEN THE CAR SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED AT VERY HIGH SPEED. I SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION WHILE BRAKING AS HARD AS I COULD. THE CAR CONTINUED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE WHEN EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN. I COULDN'T EVEN ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS. [XXX] *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-27
- VIN: JTHBN30FX30
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 2003 LEXUS LS430 SEIZED ON HIGHWAY WHILE IN MOTION!!! THE CAR HAS A LENGTHY REQUIRED MAINTENANCE UP-KEEP HISTORY WITH ONE LEXUS DEALERSHIP ONLY. I HAVE ALL THE PRINT OUTS SINCE OCT 2002 - 10,329.06 IN MINOR UPKEEP...AND OR OIL CHANGE, ETC REG. MAINTENANCE. I THINK THAT WE WERE CHARGED FOR A COUPLE OF RECALLED ITEMS LIKE A EXT. LIGHT BUT WE WEREN'T TOLD ANYWAY THE CAR HAS TO DATE..3/2/2010 NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. THE CAR HAS OIL/WATER AND WAS NOT DAMAGED. IT RAN FINE !!!!!!! NO OVER HEAT LIGHT, NO ACCELERATING...NOTHING LIKE THAT IT IS SUCH A SHAME. I AM UP BEAT AND WAS JUST LOOKING FOR PROBABLY SOMETHING SIMPLE LIKE A TPS OR FUSE... BUT HAS BEEN SAID BY LEXUS THAT THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG. I WAS SHOCKED THOUGH BECAUSE LEXUS DOES KNOW IT WILL BE 14 THOUSAND DOLLARS THOUGH TO REPAIR. (A NEW ENGINE) I HAVE PLEADED WITH THE CORPORATE OFFICE AND THEY SAID THAT SINCE THE CAR HAS 130.000 MILES IT IS NOT THEIR RESP. TO HELP ME WITH A SOLUTION. MY FAMILY HAS PURCHASED 4 VEHICLES FROM LEXUS. WE HAVE NOT HAD PROBLEMS. WHY NOW ARE THEY TURNING THEIR BACKS??? PLEASE HELP ME I AM RENTING A VEHICLE AT A RATE OF $30 A DAY FROM ENTERPRISE AND A SINGLE MOTHER OF TWO TEENAGERS. TUITION IS DUE AND THIS HAS LEFT ME STRUGGLING WITH WHAT TO DO?? THE CAR IS PAID FOR I AM ASKING FOR SOME ASSISTANCE AND ALSO TO PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITY THAT THIS MODEL ALSO INHERITED THE PROBLEMS OF THE 2002 ENGINES SEIZING ISSUE BUT AT ANY RATE I AM OPEN TO ANY AND ALL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TRUNK LID SUPPORT ON 2003 LEXUS LS430 DOES NOT SUPPORT THE TRUNK LID THEREBY ALLOWING THE LID TO FALL AND STRIKE THE PERSON ON THE HEAD WHILE PLACING OBJECTS IN THE TRUNK. DEALER DOES NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-10
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS LS430. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THE POLICE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE POLICE IN-BOUND AND THEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-01
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FAILURE OF REAR TRUNK STRUTS CAUSING TRUNK TO COME DOWN SHARPLY ON BACK OF MY HEAD CAUSING PAIN AND BRUISING. THE SAME HAPPENED TO MY WIFE ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. APPROXIMATE DATES GIVEN BELOW AS FORM DOES NOT CONFORM TO SEVERAL DATES. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-10
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TRUNK SUPPORT STRUTS NOT FUNCTIONING APPROPRIATELY, CAUSING TRUNK LID TO ABRUPTLY FALL AND INJURING ANYTHING IN THE PATH OF CLOSURE. WE NOTICED THE INCREASING LACK OF ABILITY TO HOLD THE LID OPEN, NEVER UNDERSTANDING THAT IT ACTUALLY WAS SUPPOSE TO ALSO LIFT THE LID (IT NEVER DID LIFT THE LID AND WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR FOUR YEARS/ 45,000 MILES) AND COULD HAVE BEEN POTENTIALLY REPLACED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD (SEEMS LIKE EARLY LIFE FAILURE). WHEN ASKING THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE ADVISOR HE SAID, YES THESE DO SEEM TO WEAKEN OFTEN AND THEY COULD BE REPLACED FOR $500. THE CONSEQUENCE PRIOR TO THE DEALERSHIP VISIT WAS THE TRUNK LID FALLING AND HITTING MY BACK CAUSING BRUISING. SINCE MY SHOULDER HELPED TO ELIMINATE THE BLOW IT CERTAINLY COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE. POTENTIALLY SOMEONE WHO HAD THEIR HANDS AT THE BASE OF THE TRUNK COULD EITHER HAVE SEVERE DAMAGE OR POTENTIAL LOSS OF LIMB. FOR A HIGH-END VEHICLE, LET ALONE ANY VEHICLE, THIS EARLY LIFE FAILURE AND THE DANGER IT POSES TO ANYONE IN THE WAY OF THE FALLING TRUNK LID IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. LEXUS/TOYOTA CORPORATION SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND PROVIDE THE UPDATED TRUNK STRUT FOR THE SAFETY OF LS430 OWNERS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES, AND AUTO SERVICE PERSONNEL. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JTHBN30F330
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TRUNK STRUT FAILED AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3 YEARS. MY DAD GAVE ME THE CAR AND HE WAS JUST WILLING TO LIVE WITH IT, AS HE IS VERY ILL THE CAR HAD PASSED THE 4-YEAR, 50,000 MILE POINT, BUT I WAS STRUCK BY THE FALLING TRUNK AND WISH IT REPAIRED. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-22
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- VIN: JTHBN30F030
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I OWN A 2003 LEXUS LS430. I WAS OPENING MY TRUNK LID AND WHILE LEANING INTO THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON MY BACK. THIS CAUSED A BAD BRUISE ON MY BACK AND A LOT OF PAIN. THE TRUNK STRUTS HAVE FAILED. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-07
- VIN: JTHBN30F930
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALTHOUGH, THE VEHICLE STALLED THE ENGINE WAS EASILY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED NO FURTHER STALLING PROBLEMS UNTIL THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS PREVIOUSLY STATED. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING AND DID NOT ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER.*AK
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-12
- VIN: JTHBN30F630
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: CENTER CAP ON WHEEL FELL OFF; DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSE TO HONOR NEW CAR WARRANTY. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-01
- VIN: JTHBN30F930
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: SEVERE LOSS OF POWER (TRANSMISSION HESITATION) DURING FULL-THROTTLE DOWNSHIFT. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN IMMEDIATE POWER IS NEEDED, SUCH AS ENTERING A HIGH-SPEED EXPRESSWAY. *JB
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-09
- VIN: JTHBN30F530
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: ORIGINAL DUNLOP TIRES ON2003, LEXUS LS, 430 WORE OUT AFTER17640 MILES. *AK
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-01
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: POOR RADIO RECEPTION ON MARK LEVINSON SOUND SYSTEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JTNBN30F230
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES 4 1/2 YEAR OLD CHILD UNLOCKED THE SEAT BELT WHILE GETTING OUT. THE SEAT BELT HAD TIGHTEN AROUND THE CHILD'S NECK, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT TO GET THE CHILD OUT AS IT CUT OFF HIS BREATHING. *AK THERE WAS NO RELEASE BUTTON WHICH COULD ALLOW HIM TO ESCAPE ONCE THE BELT TIGHTENED. *SCC *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-15
- VIN: JTHBN30F430
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE GAS TANK ON THE 2003 LEXUS LS430 CAN BE EASILY DAMAGED BY CARELESS PLACEMENT OF THE JACK AT THE REAR MOUNTING POINT. MY CAR WAS RECENTLY DAMAGED THIS WAY AT DORSCHEL LEXUS (ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE ARE ANY NUMBER OF SUCH CARS ON THE ROAD. PARTLY CRUSHED GAS TANKS MAY NOT BE NOTICEABLE TO THE OWNER UNLESS ONE LOOKS UNDER THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY PREDISPOSE THESE VEHICLES TO FUEL LEAKS AND EARLY CORROSION AROUND THE GAS TANKS.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-03
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: IT IS ONLY 10 WEEKS SINCE THEY BOUGHT VEHICLE AND TWO TIRES HAD BLOWN UP WHILE DRIVING. DUNLOP SPORT 500 SIZE P225/55R17, DOT#95HMS. DEALER NOTIFIED, NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-08
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 45MPH CAR CUT OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING.*AK
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Are you having problems with your 2003 Lexus Ls430?
Olin Kuphal 2024-11-21
The negative action described below would seriously question if I would buy another Lexus 430 again. It can be extremely frustrating to find out that your directional lights are indicating a turn when you have no intention of doing so, especially since the steering wheel hides it from your vision. This is a two-time problem that Lexus refuses to admit or correct.
Rhiannon Streich 2024-11-01
Other than the bland exterior design, which one might think is only suitable for a long-term member of the AARP, this car is as close to driving perfection as anything on the road today. It's an absolute pleasure to drive, with abundant performance and reliability. You can't help but love it!
Joshua Blick 2024-10-29
Over one year and we haven't encountered a single issue with the car. All we need to do is change the oil and rotate the tires, and that's it. We recently took a 600 mile day trip and we weren't even tired. It was a great ride!
Ervin Brakus 2024-10-24
Overall, you have a great vehicle! I'm so glad to hear that it saved your life. It sounds like you had a scary accident, but it's amazing that you came out with only a broken nail, bruises, and a deep laceration on your right arm. It's great that you were able to avoid hitting the animal and swerve instead. Stay safe out there!
Darrick Bailey 2024-10-22
From the very first test drive, I couldn't believe how comfortable, easy, and smooth the ride was. It's a great vehicle for traveling, and it's also agile and nimble enough for emergencies. Plus, it looks fantastic, especially the tasteful interior.