2004 Lexus LS430
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2004: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 52 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 21 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
2 of 10 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Exterior lighting
2 of 10 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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A sensor failed (Afs) on my 2004 Lexus 430 that locked the headlights into a very low position - the effective lighting on low beam is such that visibility is only 20-30 feet.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-19
Steering
2 of 10 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.
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Takata recall it was raining I was coming out of antloch church rd to turning on augusta rd peidmont sc 29673 when I hear a big boom and pull over at the spinx to see what it was and had three big potholes in the road I could see that my wheels was...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-23
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 Lexus LS430. While parking his vehicle the tire rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic it was repaired. The contact also filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 85,000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-16
Wheels
1 of 10 total reports mentions: wheels.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Lexus LS430. The contact stated that the defrost system failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the multi display function failed and needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-01
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Lexus LS430 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Lexus LS430?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus LS430 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.