While this vehicle was not included in the safety reacall bulletin regarding un-intended acceleration, my vehicle no exhibits the issue that, while in motion, the brake and accelerator pedals can be pushed simultaneously, possibly causing a vehicle accident. I feel my vin should have been part of the safety recall list.
2000-2004 · 5 model years
Lexus GS430 Problems by year
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Lexus GS430 across 5 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3), while 2000 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the acceleration & cruise control, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
GS430 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common GS430 problems
Latest GS430 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 put my car in reverse while coming out of my driveway and the car went out of control. I try stepping on the brake and it wont stop crashing into a parked car and a tree. It continued to move an wont stop. I then had to put the car in drive and it took off like an airplane again not stopping when I hit the brake. I then had to put the car in park in order to get it to stop. I am scared to go into the car because I don't think it safe for me and my kid ... Please advise.. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 lexus gs430. The contact stated that the engine stalled and the failure had occurred intermittently for four years. The only constant was that it happened whenever the accelerator pedal was engaged. The dealer was unable to duplicate and repair the problem. The failure mileage was 65000 and the current mileage was 112000. Updated 01/31/11 *bf updated 02/14/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs430. While driving 2 mph attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning causing the vehicle to crash into a cement pole. The front fender and hood of the vehicle were damaged. The contact stated that due to the impact her neck and body lunged forward during the crash; however, she was not bruised. The police was notified; however, the contact did not indicate whether a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop to be inspected by the insurance company. The manufacturer will be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.
Total brakes failure twice. Dealer was not able to identify problem the first time and the brakes were working again after a few shutoffs/restarts of the engine. The second time, dealer claimed that it has located an "open circuit in pump motor" - many parts were replaced at $2,550.53. *Tr
Questions about the Lexus GS430
Which Lexus GS430 years have the most problems?
Which Lexus GS430 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Lexus GS430 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the acceleration & cruise control (3), body, doors & structure (2), brakes (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Lexus GS430 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Lexus GS430 model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data