Lexus SC430 Body problems by year

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. While driving 40 mph, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated and then shut off, and the transmission downshifted. The transmission failure caused the vehicle to jerk when the gears were shifted. In addition, the contact stated that the convertible top of the vehicle would not close and that the none of the windows would close. An independent mechanic stated that the battery was not the cause of the failure, but the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 167,000.

Auto was parked in lot, ignition off "in park". Started auto, put gear in reverse and auto accelerated very rapidly, uncontrolled, down one curb, up another curb and finally stopped in grassy area having gone about 150 feet.

The hardtop will not go down on the one side - apparently the motors that bring down the hardtop can burn out, causing the issue. For higher-end car, this should not happen so soon. Dealer indicated this was a $3,000-plus repair. I have since been driving a sc430 coupe! *Tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 lexus sc430. The contact had received the recall repair for the air bag. The vehicle had extensive interior and some exterior damages after the repairs. The damages were to the dashboard, damaged the paint, scratched the tinted windows, the hood, leather seats in which the authorized dealer had agreed to fix. The air bag inflator assembly kit and cosmetic damages had been repaired. The cosmetic damages had been caused by the mechanics who had repaired the vehicle. The sensor light had illuminated at random after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71000. Dyd

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. While driving approximately 5 mph the front end of the vehicle including the bumper, the grill and the fog lights detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The dealer was contacted and informed him to take the vehicle to the body shop. The vehicle was being repaired when the complaint was filed. The technicians did not inform the contact what caused the front end to detach. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Consumer complaint concerning the 2004 sc430 welded firewall. *Ts the consumer explained to the dealer that the vehicle pulled to the right while driven. This problem has not been resolved by the dealer. At the 10000 mile checkup the body was welded at the left firewall and the left side bumper was then properly attached. The consumer feels that the vehicle was sold in an unsafe condition. *Nm

Trunk lid dropped and hit me on the head because the air(?) Cylinders have failed and will no longer support the trunk lid when it is open. *Jb