2001 Lexus LS430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS430 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Lexus LS430. That is the most of any LS430 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is structure (14 complaints, 27%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 22 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 52owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Lexus LS430 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 | 14 | 27% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 17% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 13% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 12% | 41,450 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | 20,298 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 75,925 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 4% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 4% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 78,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 173,560 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 114,656 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Lexus LS430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Lexus LS430.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Lexus link communication system (DP02001) — opened Feb 15, 2002, closed Aug 22, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2001 Lexus LS430 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size: 225/60/R16, DOT Number: [redacted]. The contact stated that she felt the vehicle wobble while driving and noticed that the rear driverâs side tire tread belt had separated after the tires were…
Pneumatic cylinders designed to hold trunk open failed causing trunk to close when in use endangering person using trunk
The bass of the speaker in the rear of the car is malfunctioning. I have heard from other owners of this year / make that this is an issue for them as well. Specifically, the speaker needs to be replaced or repaired because of the wobbly sound it makes
The trunk struts failed to support the trunk and slammed shut as i was retrieving groceries out of the trunk. It left a very nasty bump on the back of my head. It no longer supports the trunk lid weight at all. It is dangerous and i must always hold it open with one hand and the trunk is heavy. I…
The driver/owner of the lexus ls 430 was pulling in to a parking spot behind another car at a private club. It was straight in parking behind a gmc yukon. In pulling into the spot, the right rear tire went over a curb, and suddenly the car accelerated like a rocket. The driver stepped on the brake…
Other Lexus LS430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 LS430 | 21 | 0 |
| 2004 LS430 | 28 | 2 |
| 2003 LS430 | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 LS430 | 30 | 0 |
| 2001 | 52 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus LS430?
Owners most often report structure, latches/locks/linkages, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Lexus LS430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Lexus LS430 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS430 model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.