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)
Engine & cooling
Lexus LS430 Engine problems by year
12 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus LS430's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest LS430 engine complaints
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus ls430. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after numerous attempts. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mleage was unknown. Updated 09/08/16*lj *cn
The pistons that hold up the trunk failed. The trunk fell on me and caused injury. These parts should be replace at the expense of lexus. In addition, the same parts that support the hood, also just failed. This is a safety issue and needs to be addressed in order to prevent further injury. *Tr
Tl-the driver owned a 2002 lexus ls430. He was alerted that smoke was coming from the engine so the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where he was informed a valve spring failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 55,000. Sm.
Our 2004 lexus ls430 has stalled (or died) 4 times (while driving) in six months, taken to lexus dealer 3 times, where they could not diagnose the problem. Stalls occur after driving 30 to 40 minutes, could not restart immediately although starter cranked well. Vehicle has less than 35,000 miles. Could usually restart after 20 to 30 minutes. Adequate level of fuel. Battery was replaced and fuel pump shut-off relay was replaced, but it did not solve the problem. Contacted lexus customer service in california,...
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but they since it is out of warranty they could not help. According to dealer, fuel pump recall has been completed. We are a retired elderly couple and are afraid to drive it on freeways or congested streets for safety reasons. Also we do not want to make expensive repairs, particularly if we are not sure it will solve the problem. Also we are very much interested in any similar problems that have been reported and their solution. *Tr
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...
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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
RADIATOR CRACKED. *TR
While driving, temperature points up and then down to bottom, and stay down. Stop the car, check radiator, it's cold. Restart the car, vsc off sign came out. Continune driving, after 25 min. Noticed sound in front wheels, get off freeway. Battery off sign showed up. Push the car across the street, smoke came out from underhood. Fire came out from underneath of engine. Witness pull me away from the car. Call 911, and put out the fire. Full investigation report thru aaa available, which showed: "electrical wiring was shorted and started a fire consuming components, which were located forward the engine assembly causing heavy engine compartment damage". *Tr
Unexplained random surges speed on the 2004 lexus ls 430.*Mr the consumer noticed that the vehicle rmps' were high when the vehicle was started cold (40 degrees) then once the vehicle warm up the rpm's decreased. When starting the vehicle during warmer temperature the consumer notice that the rpm's surged from high to low. The consumer brought this to the attention of the dealer and manufacturer. The dealer was unable to rectify or modify the problem and the manufacturer indicated that this may be a normal...
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condition. *Nm the consumer stated one of the most troublesome elements of electronic systems is wring connectors. Wiring device failures are often intermittent, potentially masking the problem until circumstances contrive to produce a dangerous situation. The consumer was giving his opinion about the toyota acceleration problem. Updated 02/23/10
While driving 45mph car cut off, causing loss of power steering.*Ak
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