MYRModel Year Report

2001 Lexus LS430

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2001 Lexus LS430
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:35:46.252Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
52
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 52 complaints 2001 52 2002: 30 complaints 2002 2003: 23 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2005
2001: 52 complaints 2001 52 2002: 30 complaints 2002 2003: 23 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2005
2001: 52 complaints 2001 52 2002: 30 complaints 2002 2003: 23 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2005

2001: 52 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200152
200230
200323
200410
200521

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

27% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing trunk lid and body.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Pneumatic cylinders designed to hold trunk open failed causing trunk to close when in use endangering person using trunk

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-10

Latches/locks/linkages

17% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing lock and latch.

INJURY

Vehicle speed control

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Electrical system

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

In the course of opening the closed car trunk lid in order to retrieve the groceries that were inside the trunk, , I pulled it up by its lower edge using the ring finger of my right hand.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-27

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-02-15Defect petitionClosed 2002-08-22 Lexus link communication system

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Lexus LS430 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Lexus LS430 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 2001 Lexus LS430?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus LS430 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.