MYRModel Year Report

2002 Lexus LS430

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2002 Lexus LS430
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:15.043Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus LS430 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2001: 52 complaints 2001 2002: 30 complaints 2002 2003: 23 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2005
2002: 30 complaints
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YearComplaints
200152
200230
200323
200410
200521

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 17%

17% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 5 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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AS I WAS TURNING ONTO A ROAD FROM A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE CAR TO CROSS OVER BOTH LANES OF THE ROAD AND CRASH INTO A MAILBOX. THE RESULT WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY CAR AND A BROKEN MAILBAX POST. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130419

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 2 MPH IN A DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE REVVED AT A HIGH RATE, AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD INTO THE GARAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061128

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I AM 76 YEARS OLD. I PASSED OUT AND HIT A POLE DEAD CENTER AT ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR.THE AIR BAGS NEVER CAME ON AND I BOUGHT A 2002 LEXUS LS 430 FOR SAFETY.I UNDERSTAND THAT LEXUS IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR AIR BAG SYSTEM. PLEASE HELP.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040805

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Lexus LS430 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Lexus LS430?

The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus LS430 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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