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2002 Lexus SC430 Brake problems

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Lexus SC430's brakes with NHTSA - 4% of all its complaints, most recently on March 11, 2015. Spongy or hard pedal, ABS faults, brake failure, noises, parking brake and brake fluid leaks.

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Brake complaints

Brakes

Driving the car under normal conditions at about 45 mph and the brakes went completely out without any warning. Im fortunate that I didn't crash the vehicle into something or someone! Contacted lexus to let them know the issue and they basically laughed it off !! Poor customer service!! *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10693669
Driver assistanceBrakesWheels & tires

While in motion and in inclement weather, the vehicle went into a 360* spin, while moving at only 25 mph. The vehicle lost all traction. The brakes on the vehicle are inoperable. While on an incline and braking from about 5 mph the vehicle jumped an island before the brakes stopped it. *Jg

Filed Incident Electronic stability control · Service brakes, hydraulic · TiresNHTSA 10004060

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