2002 Lexus Ls problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (2) · Structure:body:trunk Lid (2) · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (31)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0022-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0021-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film withi
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0020-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. this type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0022-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Showing the 6 most recent of 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-06-01 · Structure:body · 80,000 mi“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…”
2015-02-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 225,000 mi“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…”
2011-02-23 · Structure:body:trunk Lid · 120,000 mi“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 failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the c…”
2007-12-19 · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate“lexus ls 430 2002 trunk strut failure. *tr…”
2007-12-18 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 72,000 mi“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 would shake very violently while driving variou…”
2007-12-07 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 77,340 mi“on 9/6/2007 i had a flat tire. i took it to the tire place, i bought a new tire that they installed. as i drove away i heard a clicking sound and i went back to the store. two studs were backed up a little and loosened the nuts. on 11/23/2007 i had to replace two tires. i tightened the studs. i drove several hundred miles and then on 11/29/2007 i…”
2006-08-11 · Structure:body:trunk Lid · 60,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated unless the trunk was raised all the way, the trunk closed so fast resulting in hitting several family members in the head but no one was seriously injured. the contact tried to catch the trunk before it slammed shut which resulted in the contact's finger being pinned in the trunk. the contact had an x-ray performed and the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.