MYRModel Year Report

2003 Lexus LS430

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2003 Lexus LS430
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:02:16.142Z

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

4 of 23 total reports mention: structure.

INJURY
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FAILURE OF REAR TRUNK STRUTS CAUSING TRUNK TO COME DOWN SHARPLY ON BACK OF MY HEAD CAUSING PAIN AND BRUISING. THE SAME HAPPENED TO MY WIFE ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. APPROXIMATE DATES GIVEN BELOW AS FORM DOES NOT CONFORM TO SEVERAL DATES. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090828

TRUNK STRUT FAILED AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3 YEARS. MY DAD GAVE ME THE CAR AND HE WAS JUST WILLING TO LIVE WITH IT, AS HE IS VERY ILL THE CAR HAD PASSED THE 4-YEAR, 50,000 MILE POINT, BUT I WAS STRUCK BY THE FALLING TRUNK AND WISH IT REPAIRED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20081002

AIR BAGS

3 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. THE FRONT OF MY CAR MY MADE FULL CONTACT WITH THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELING AT LEAST 25 MPH IF NOT MORE BEFORE IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150901

TAKATA RECALL

NHTSA ODI report, 20170815

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I AM IN RECEIPT OF A RECALL NOTICE FROM LEXUS DIVISION TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY IN WHICH THERE WERE NUMEROUS LARGE BLOCK RED LETTERED WARNINGS INFORMING ME OF THIS DANGER AND THE URGENCY OF MY RESPONSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140818

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
WHEELS

1 of 23 total reports mentions: wheels.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 23 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Lexus LS430 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Lexus LS430?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 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.