MYRModel Year Report

2002 Lexus SC430

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2002 Lexus SC430
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:14.663Z

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 SC430 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 20 complaints 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010
2002: 42 complaints
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YearComplaints
200242
200320
20046
20059
20066
200717
20084
20090
20100

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 40%

40% of complaints: air bags — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LEXUS SC430. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, A BUS CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SCRAP YARD. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081114

GETTING TOTALLY JERKED AROUND THEY CALL AND NEVER FOLLOW UP. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS. NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR YEARS NOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190308

2002 LEXUS SC430. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE SAFETY RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171108

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LEXUS SC430. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE GEAR IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBORS DOOR, FENCE, HOUSE AND AIR CONDITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130618

SPEED CONTROL FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030203

TIRES 7%

7% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

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TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LEXUS SC430. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR FOR THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE INTERIOR AND SOME EXTERIOR DAMAGES AFTER THE REPAIRS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140415

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191120 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Lexus SC430 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Lexus SC430 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 SC430?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus SC430 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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