2002 Lexus GS430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS430 years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Lexus GS430. That ranks 4th out of 8 GS430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Lexus GS430 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 67% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 33% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Lexus GS430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Lexus GS430.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Like many others that i know that own a lexus sc430. I think i have a mold problem. I have heard of people becoming very ill from car. I also smell a problem with ac and have condensation on inside of windows. *tr
I brought lexus gs430, model year 2002 in dec 2001. My model is not in recall list. I have experienced sudden unintended acceleration on nov 28, 2009 in san diego. Braking did not help. Car went over street divider in opposing traffic lanes. I was lucky that there was no traffic. *tr
My father was driving my 02 lexus gs430 with my mother and 10mo old daughter in the backseat. He stopped at a stop sign and then accelerated to turn left. He was going 30-35mph and saw that the car infront of him was stopped and about to turn. He pressed the brake and the lexus did not slow down…
Other Lexus GS430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 GS430 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 GS430 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 GS430 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 GS430 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 GS430 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 GS430 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 GS430 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus GS430?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Lexus GS430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Lexus GS430 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS430 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.