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2002-2010 · 9 model years
Lexus SC430 Problems by year
Owners have filed 133 complaints about the Lexus SC430 across 9 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (52), while 2008 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 133
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 14
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 10
- Deaths
- 0
SC430 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 SC430 problems
Lexus SC430 recalls 1
Latest SC430 complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2002 Lexus SC430. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 110,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 220,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Lexus SC430. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the radio was activated and there was an abnormal sound coming from the antenna. The contact noticed the antenna hanging off the holster and structuring the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,000.
While driving home one day four warning lights lit up: VSC, VSC OFF, ABS & BRAKE, plus a very loud warning tone. I cautiously drove home thinking at any moment my brakes may not stop the car in time. I arrived at home & parked in the garage. I needed some time to think what I should do. I decided to move the car out of the garage. I started it up and began to back out, I applied the brakes to slow down but it did not. I quickly used the parking brake to stop it. The driveway is steep so I decided the best place for...
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the car would be back in the garage. Now it just sits there while we figure out what to do with it. I found many others that have had this problem. I am so lucky I wasn't driving on the freeway when this happened. I am sure I would have crashed or crashed into someone else! The brakes should never just go out completely. A disaster waiting to happen.
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2005 Lexus SC430. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V741000 (Air Bags) and drove 5 hours to the only Lexus dealer in the State of Maine. The dealer informed the contact that they would need to repair the vehicle clockspring to clear the air bag warning light prior to completing the recall repair. The contact declined and the dealer refused to complete the recall repair. The contact drove back to his residence. The contact stated that the...
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manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the dealer should have completed the recall repair. The manufacturer advised the contact that they would assist with towing the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Dealer refused to make repairs in asheville after making appointment to repair. The consumer stated that the dealer advised the vehicle could not be repaired in-state.
Received 3 letters on recall #k6fv-aae. Called takata, lexus customer experience, and the closest lexus dealership in santa barbara. Nobody is following up. I am running a business and can only travel out of town on saturday and will lose an entire day. Nobody is helping to resolve this situation or even make an appointment with lexus for my out of town trip. Not honoring the recall. Requesting that lexus buy back the defective car for $15000 and they can fix it whenever they get around to it. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Questions about the Lexus SC430
Which Lexus SC430 years have the most problems?
Which Lexus SC430 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Lexus SC430 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (76), wheels & tires (15), suspension (9) most often.
How many recalls does the Lexus SC430 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Lexus SC430 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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