2004 Lexus Sc 430 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (2) · Tires:tread/Belt (1) · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (77)
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-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,
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · Takata CSP Cover · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: takata csp coverage job aid - published 7.28.2022
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · 22LE02 - Takata · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: on july 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for economic loss related to takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program (?csp?) for 2002-2019 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with certain tak
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
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What owners report
2015-10-12 · Air Bags“parts are on back order and dealer requires that i bring in the car to "link" it to the back order and then they will schedule an appointment... this is unacceptable. they have my vin; why should i have to physically drive far out of my way to schedule an appointment?…”
2009-11-06 · Electrical System · 60,000 mi“lexus sc 430 2004 sometimes when braking the car would accelerate thought maybe i had accidentally hit pedal or something but happened several times. didn't think muchof it until notice the recall no incident dates but filled out form anyway. *tr…”
2008-03-19 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems“i have an lexus sc430 2004 with 40k miles on it. i have repeatedly put new tires on the car. the dealership is telling me, that's the way the tires are going to wear because its a so call sports car. the tires is wearing down to the wire on the inside of all the tires about every 7,000-8,000 miles. it's not safe and it's $356 a tire. *tr…”
2006-10-13 · Suspension:front“consumer complaint concerning the 2004 sc430 welded firewall. *ts the consumer explained to the dealer that the vehicle pulled to the right while driven. this problem has not been resolved by the dealer. at the 10000 mile checkup the body was welded at the left firewall and the left side bumper was then properly attached. the consumer feels t…”
2005-09-12 · Tires:tread/Belt · 48 mi“dt: on march 7, 2005 the caller was traveling at 75 mph and without warning a tire separated from the rim about 2 inches. he said it happened again on september 10, 2005. he was going about 70 mph. it happened both times to the driver's side. dealer asked, the first time, if he hit something and they fixed it by giving him a new rim and tire. d…”
2005-04-27 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“consumer's vehicle was traveling about 40 mph when all of sudden it rear ended another vehicle in front. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.