2004 Lexus LS
Only 8 complaints 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
2 of 8 total reports mention: engine.
Air bags
2 of 8 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing on-off switch assembly.
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Unintended acceleration. As I was parking the vehicle suddenly accelerated and jumped the curb and ran into the building. I tried to back off the building and could not stop the racing engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-26
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Visibility/wiper
1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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The Lexus LS430 folding rear view mirrors (Both driver side and passenger side) fold out past the acceptable vision range each time the vehicle is started.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-28
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Tires
1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
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Failure or non-function of tire pressure monitoring system without a warning resulting in blowout of tire and near lose of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-06
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-04-06Air bags06V096000 On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on April 6, 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371, Scion at 1-866-548-1851, or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Lexus LS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V096000 · Air bags
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Lexus LS?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus LS have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.