Electrical system

Lexus LS430 Electrical problems by year

6 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus LS430's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

32001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Year	Electrical complaints	Injuries
2006	2	0
2004	1	0
2001	3	1

Latest LS430 electrical complaints

2006 Lexus LS430 Electrical system Engine & cooling Fuel system

I own a 2006 lexus ls430, which I've had since new. It only has about 70k miles on it and has been maintained solely at lexus dealership where vehicle was purchased in raleigh nc. Today while reversing down a steep drive my vehicle suddenly lost power and cut off. I lost all hydraulic brake assistance and steering assist. I was moving at about 8 mph at time of failure. No malfunction indicators appeared on the dash before or after this. My vehicle had at least 10 gallons of fuel in the tank as it indicates about...

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⅝ full. I was able to restart the vehicle after stopping and the car ran fine on my way home. I am scheduling an appointment with dealership for inspection but this was scary and I'm just concerned if the same thing happened at highway speeds if it could be fatal like the gm ignition recall. My vehicle is equipped with keyless ignition so no keys were in the starter that could have switched ignition off.

2001 Lexus LS430 Electrical system Body, doors & structure1 injury

In the course of opening the closed car trunk lid in order to retrieve the groceries that were inside the trunk, , I pulled it up by its lower edge using the ring finger of my right hand. Without warning or reason for it to do so, the electric automatic power trunk lid closer mechanism operated and shut the lid, crushing and mangling my finger bone and finger nail, and causing excruciating pain and permanent disfigurement. I am told by the doctor who has been treating my finger that the finger soreness and pain is also a permanent condition. *Tr

2004 Lexus LS430 Electrical system

Using radar cruise control under conditions where the road a has a slight reflective property (mist or slight rain on ground) the cruise becomes 'blind' to traffic in front of the vehicle and does not slow down/stop/or warn driver of pending crash. *Tr

2006 Lexus LS430 Steering Electrical system Wheels & tires

I purchased a certified pre-owned 2006 lexus 430, including 2 additional warranties, from lexus chandler in may 2009 upon which I experience an inability to start and unlock the steering wheel eight times within the first two months and intermittently months after. If I sit for an hour the system will unlock itself and will start. Dealer refuses to involve itself and claims it is unable to repair. I took to another dealer which stated they could disconnect the anti-lock mechanism but then the car would not have...

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any security functions. I have contacted the state attorney generals office which they have contacted the dealer but no resolution has been provided at this time. I have written a letter to my senator, john mccain, about the issue and am waiting a response. I feel this is a safety concern since it leaves me stranded. Updated 04/09/10. *Lj the consumer also stated the vehicle needed a new battery and tires. Updated 09/21/10

2001 Lexus LS430 Electrical system

Intermittently vehicle would not start. This was caused by an electrical system failure that prematurely shorted out the battery .*Ak *nlm

2001 Lexus LS430 Electrical system

Radio dead on numerous occasions navagation system problems--in service 5 or 6 times already navagation map out of date please have denny clements cotact me. *Jb

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