2002 Lexus LS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS years
- Not enough data 9th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Lexus LS. That ranks 9th out of 29 LS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Lexus LS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 57% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 29% | 74,670 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 225,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 77,340 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | 77,340 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Lexus LS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Lexus LS.
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.
Supports to keep trunk mlid open failed and lid came down striking head. This has occurred several times. Dealer from whom i purchased car did not offer to replace defective parts.william
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 contact owns a 2002 lexus ls400. The contact stated that the trunk lid was ajar when it unexpectedly failed and crashed down onto the contacts head. The contact sustained a loss of blood and severe swelling of the head. The contact did not inform the dealer or the manufacturer of the…
Lexus ls 430 2002 trunk strut failure. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lexus ls430. The contact stated that the tire made a squeaking noise after it was replaced. The noise was caused by loose bolts. The noise recurred two months ago and could possibly result from a manufacturer defect with the tire bolts and the wheel assembly. The vehicle…
Other Lexus LS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 LS | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 LS | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 LS | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 LS | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 LS | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 LS | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 LS | 15 | 2 |
| 2016 LS | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 LS | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 LS | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 LS | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 LS | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 LS | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 LS | 43 | 1 |
| 2007 LS | 45 | 1 |
| 2006 LS | 17 | 1 |
| 2005 LS | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 LS | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 LS | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 LS | 2 | 0 |
See all Lexus LS problems by year, every Lexus model, or the Lexus VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus LS?
Owners most often report structure, wheels, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Lexus LS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Lexus LS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.