MYRModel Year Report

2003 Lexus LS

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2003 Lexus LS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:14:21.113Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus LS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 5 complaints 2006: 17 complaints 2006 2007: 45 complaints 2008: 43 complaints 2009: 13 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2018: 13 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 1 complaints 2025
2003: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19944
19952
19961
19971
19982
19993
20001
20013
20027
20031
20048
20055
200617
200745
200843
200913
20108
20119
20125
20135
20143
20152
20165
201813
20191
20200
20215
20231
20240
20251

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I OWN A 2003 LEXUS LS430. I WAS OPENING MY TRUNK LID AND WHILE LEANING INTO THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK LID CAME DOWN ON MY BACK. THIS CAUSED A BAD BRUISE ON MY BACK AND A LOT OF PAIN. THE TRUNK STRUTS HAVE FAILED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20070421

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Lexus LS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Lexus LS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lexus LS?

The most-reported component is structure:body:trunk lid, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Lexus LS have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.