2003 Lexus LS430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS430 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Lexus LS430. That ranks 4th out of 5 LS430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (8 complaints, 35%), typically at around 38,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 8 | 35% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 13% | 101,370 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 13% | 47,458 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 9% | 17,640 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 6,900 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 38,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Lexus LS430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall
I was involved in a collision. The front of my car my made full contact with the rear of the car in front of me. I was traveling at least 25 mph if not more before impact. The impact resulted in $10,000 in damage to the front of the lexus and it was declared a total loss. The lexus was damaged from…
To whom it may concern: i am in receipt of a recall notice from lexus division toyota motor company in which there were numerous large block red lettered warnings informing me of this danger and the urgency of my response. However, when i called the dealer to schedule the repair, i was informed…
Trunk struts failed to hold the trunk in an open position, causing the trunk to fall and injure a person. Multiple times. Trunk was properly opened and raised to a full open position. *tr
The piston-like air struts that are supposed to hold the rear trunk lid open on my 2003 lexus ls 430 (bought new in december 2002) slowly stopped functioning starting around 4 years ago. Now they do not work at all. While this is an inconvenience to have to open the trunk manually, the real danger…
Other Lexus LS430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 LS430 | 21 | 0 |
| 2004 LS430 | 28 | 2 |
| 2003 | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 LS430 | 30 | 0 |
| 2001 LS430 | 52 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lexus LS430?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Lexus LS430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.