Sometimes, the car's RPM goes up to 4 and stays there as the car is unable to shift into the next gear. So, the car is not really accelerating at times when this happens. I have to pull over and turn off the car and start it again and sometimes it works correctly and at other times it doesn't. I've started to get check engine lights from time to time that point to solenoid issues. This makes driving this car very dangerous as this issue happens randomly. Thanks, [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2001-2006 · 6 model years
Lexus LS430 Problems by year
Owners have filed 198 complaints about the Lexus LS430 across 6 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (52). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.
- Complaints
- 198
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 41
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 68
- Deaths
- 1
LS430 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 LS430 problems
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The contact owns a 2001 Lexus LS430 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size: 225/60/R16, DOT Number: U9X31LP4619. The contact stated that she felt the vehicle wobble while driving and noticed that the rear driver's side tire tread belt had separated after the tires were rotated and balanced at a tire shop. The contact took the vehicle back to the tire shop and was informed that the rear driver's side tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired with another brand of tire. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,656.
ALL FOUR TIRES DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS 1.On February 10, 2020 we purchased four Goodyear Assurance Weatherready tires from Riverside Garage (19 East Ave., Riverside, 60546 708-447-7221 (see attached receipt) 2.On August 5, 2022 the rear/driver's side tire went flat in Springfield, Illinois during a family visit. We were unable to reinflate the tire. Discount Tire inspected it and found a 12 inch or greater slit and a 1-1/2 inch slit on the inside wall of the tire (see attached photos). The slits revealed white...
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mesh inner membrane. It was unsafe to use, so Discount Tire replaced it. 3.On August 7, 2022, while on route back to Riverside, Illinois from Springfield, Illinois on Interstate 55 we observed a "low tire" light another Assurance tires at rear/passenger side tire. 4.On August 8, 2022 Riverside Garage inspected the rear/passenger tire to find a 1-1/2 inch slit on the inside wall of the tire, which was similarly situated as the other tire. It also revealed an interior mesh membrane similar to the other flat tire. Further inspection of the remaining two tires showed faint "lines" similarly positioned across the inside walls of the remaining front two tires. The tires are preserved at the garage for inspection. 5.On August 10, 2022, the three remaining Goodyear Assurance Weatherready tires were replaced with Goodyear Eagle tires. It is very likely that all of these tires were dangerously defective on manufacture and that others are probably in us. This incident occurred about 2 years post purchase, meaning that other who bought similar tires will begin to experience blowouts and accident in the same time span. Please take action to protect others from blowouts on these defective tires.
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.
2004 Lexus ls430 vehicle stalled and would not restart immediately on the road presenting dangerous condition. Engine would crank but not restart. Vehicle would restart the next day. This happened twice before pump failed completely. Research indicates this problem identical to that identified in nhtsa campaign id o4v295000.Build dates 2003-07-29 until 2004-01-23. Lexus campaign 4lb 2004 ls 430. This vehicle has 44,000 miles on it and has no previous engine repair history defect summary: on certain passenger...
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vehicles, the impeller inside the fuel pump may have been improperly molded due to a manufacturing error. Alcohol in some fuels may deform the impeller and cause it to come into contact with the pump housing. Consequence summary: this condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and, in the worst case, may result in failure of the fuel pump. Owner replaced original failed fuel pump with pump supplied by lexus dealer. Service manager at walcher lexus in wichita, ks indicates vehicle was manufactured in february, 2004 outside the range of the recall vehicles.Lexus technical support was contacted and referred me back to my local service manager. No one seems concerned that defective cars continued to exist outside of the range of vehicles identified in the original recall.
On certain vehicles when the accelerator is operated quickly, a small piece of metal may separate from a retaining collar located in the inner part of the automatic transmission. This small piece of metal may become caught in the parking lock mechanism. Recall *tr
Questions about the Lexus LS430
Which Lexus LS430 years have the most problems?
Which Lexus LS430 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2006 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other LS430 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Lexus LS430 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (54), acceleration & cruise control (37), wheels & tires (20) most often.
How many recalls does the Lexus LS430 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Lexus LS430 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