2002 Lexus Ls430 problems, complaints & recalls

2013-04-19 · Vehicle Speed Control · 46,000 mi · 💥 crash

“as i was turning onto a road from a private driveway the car suddenly accelerated causing the car to cross over both lanes of the road and crash into a mailbox. the result was damage to the front of my car and a broken mailbax post. *tr…”

2012-04-10 · Structure:body · 65,000 mi

“i own a 2002 lexus ls in dec. 2010, while i was taking the groceries out of my trunk, the trunk fell on my head and created an injury to my eyes, i had two surgeries, the trunk unexpectedly just crash on my head, it was very painful, i almost passed out,apparently the springs wore out, there was no warning, i am still hurting and get severe heada…”

2011-11-07 · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate:support Device/Strut

“failed component: 2 hydraulic supporters on trunk lid. complaints: the 2 hydraulic supporters on trunk lid were completely failed. i was injured on october 29, 2011 when the lid felled down (closed) on its own weight and hit my head and then my right arm. the supporters are very weak as compared to the trunk lid heavy duty steel structure. i hardl…”

2011-03-02 · Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments · 120,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus ls430. the contact stated that a passenger was struck abruptly in the head by the trunk hatch and sustained several abrasions to the head. the trunk latch failed and would not remain open. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was a…”

2011-02-25 · Structure:frame And Members · 40,000 mi

“the trunk lid of my 2002 lexus ls 430 has two pneumatic struts which provide lift and keep the lid up in the open position. now, over time the struts slowly failed to keep the trunk lid open, and in a gentle breeze, the lid will come down with guillotine force. it has hit my head several times with painful results and now i am afraid to load items…”

2010-11-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 55,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl-the driver owned a 2002 lexus ls430. he was alerted that smoke was coming from the engine so the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where he was informed a valve spring failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 55,000. sm.…”

2010-11-01 · Structure:body:trunk Lid · 120,000 mi

“the trunk lid of a 2002 lexus ls430 landed on my wife's head causing injury and bleeding. gas cylinders are used to hold trunk lid up which failed. i complained about gas cylinders holding hoods up on lexus automobiles in the past and you people did nothing about it. i even contacted lexus about it but went unacknowledged. *tr…”

2010-10-26 · Structure:body:trunk Lid · 59,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2002 lexus ls430. the contact stated that the trunk lid in the rear of the vehicle would suddenly fall down own its own. the failure occurred several times and the most recent occurrence caused the contact to sustain a concussion. the contact called the dealership and the dealer stated that the pistons that held up the trunk …”

2010-10-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 69,500 mi · 💥 crash

“2002 lexus ls430 accelerated and shifted gears unexpectedly causing an uncontrolled vehicle situation. the vehicle plunged about ten feet into the side of a hill. the car was extracted and taken to a body repair shop. *tr…”

2010-06-14 · Structure:frame And Members · 100,000 mi

“ on dec. 27, 2009 ,fully opened the trunk lid of my ls430 & within seconds it crashed down on my neck as i was leaning in to get something. thought it was just a fluke. again on march 3,2010, it happened again , hitting me on my head. the 3rd time was on memorial day, may 31, 2010, again on my head. now i will only open my trunk lid when someone el…”