MYRModel Year Report

2003 Lexus SC430

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2003 Lexus SC430
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:31:14.885Z

Only 20 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 20 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 SC430 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 20 complaints 2003 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
2003: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
200242
200320
20046
20059
20066
200717
20084
20090
20100

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

10 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.

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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS SC430. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V741000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200813

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS SC430. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V350000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140827

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS SC430. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V350000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD ARRIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140805

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

4 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

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THE CAR VEERS VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING ON A ROAD THAT IS NOT COMPLETELY SMOOTH. DEPENDING UPON THE UNEVENNESS IN THE ROAD, THE CAR WILL JERK THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY EITHER WAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031203

TIRES

2 of 20 total reports mention: tires.

STEERING

2 of 20 total reports mention: steering.

CRASH
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I AM FORMALLY FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST A VEH 2003 LEXUS SC430. I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THIS VEH HAS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DATED APRIL 3, 2010 AT ABOUT 2AM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100420

WHEELS

1 of 20 total reports mentions: wheels.

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

2003 Lexus SC430 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Lexus SC430?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 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.