2003 Lexus Ls430 problems, complaints & recalls

2015-09-01 · Air Bags · 137,740 mi · 💥 crash

“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 headlight to headlight and the airbag(s) did not…”

2014-08-18 · Air Bags · 65,000 mi

“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 that the dealer was only allowed by lexus division t…”

2011-10-02 · Structure:body:trunk Lid · 35,000 mi

“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…”

2011-06-12 · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate · 30,000 mi

“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 is that are no provisions to hold the trunk lid in …”

2011-06-07 · Vehicle Speed Control · 78,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus ls430. the contact stated that while entering into a parking space with her foot on the brake at 5 mph, there was sudden acceleration and the vehicle crashed into a building. no one was injured and the vehicle was destroyed. the police were called and a report was filed (#2771757). the dealer was contacted who offe…”

2010-12-14 · Unknown Or Other · 125,000 mi

“hydraulic trunk supports failed, with heavy trunk falling on head of person working in trunk. may have caused a concussion, at least a groove in top of head. person stunned for several minutes. if the trunk had hit person in the back while leaning over into the trunk, it may have broken a vertebrae. if it had hit fingers in lower part of trunk,…”

2010-10-24 · Structure:frame And Members · 90,500 mi

“re: 2003 lexus ls 430 the piston supports that hold the engine hood in place, in order to check the engine compartment, have deteriorated over time so that the engine hood can suddenly slam down, seriously injuring anyone who is checking the engine oil, coolant, etc. i almost was seriously injured while checking the oil. in addition, it is the…”

2010-03-03 · Vehicle Speed Control · 47,458 mi

“information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i was driving east on highway 156 on 2/26 approaching a traffic signal that was red where i intended to make a right turn. i applied the brakes and was traveling 10 to 15 mph when the car spontaneously accelerated at very high speed. i shifted into par…”

2010-03-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 136,000 mi

“2003 lexus ls430 seized on highway while in motion!!! the car has a lengthy required maintenance up-keep history with one lexus dealership only. i have all the print outs since oct 2002 - 10,329.06 in minor upkeep...and or oil change, etc reg. maintenance. i think that we were charged for a couple of recalled items like a ext. light bu…”

2010-01-07 · Structure · 20,000 mi

“trunk lid support on 2003 lexus ls430 does not support the trunk lid thereby allowing the lid to fall and strike the person on the head while placing objects in the trunk. dealer does nothing to correct the problem. *tr…”