2004 Lexus LS 430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS 430 years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lexus LS 430. That ranks 3rd out of 5 LS 430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (5 complaints, 18%), typically at around 42,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Lexus LS 430 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 | 5 | 18% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 14% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 11% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 11% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 78,477 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 7% | 83,603 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 7% | 67,430 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 17,859 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 100,200 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 4% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 143,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Lexus LS 430 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: On certain vehicles when the accelerator is operated quickly, a small piece of metal may separate from a retaining collar located in the inner part of the automatic transmission. This small piece of metal may become caught in the parking lock mechanism.
Risk: This may cause the parking lock system to be inoperative when the transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, thereby increasing the risk of vehicle roll-away, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission. Owner notification is expected to begin during july 2004. Owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the impeller inside the fuel pump may have been improperly molded due to a manufacturing error. Alcohol in some fuels may deform the impeller and cause it to come into contact with the pump housing.
Risk: This condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and, in the worst case, may result in failure of the fuel pump.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. Owners will be notified in july, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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 it was raining i was coming out of antloch church rd to turning on augusta rd peidmont sc 29673 when i hear a big boom and pull over at the spinx to see what it was and had three big potholes in the road i could see that my wheels was bent and also it was pulling to the right.
When pulling into parking space at a low speed (2 mph) car suddenly accelerated even though accelerator pedal was not being depressed. Operator's foot was on brake pedal the entire time but car would not stop until it hit a parked vehicle. At the time the car was being turned to the right coming…
I hit a large dog while driving one night and busted my front bumper on the passenger side pertly good. Had bumper, fog lights replaced, car looks dam good. Since i am an older person, retired and drive mostly during the day, it was a while before i noticed my bright lights shine directly on the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus ls430. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after numerous attempts. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mleage…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus ls430. The contact stated that the defrost system failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the multi display function failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Other Lexus LS 430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 LS 430 | 21 | 0 |
| 2004 | 28 | 2 |
| 2003 LS 430 | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 LS 430 | 30 | 0 |
| 2001 LS 430 | 52 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus LS 430?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Lexus LS 430?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Lexus LS 430 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS 430 model years, the 2004 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.