2003 Lexus SC430
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.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 42 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
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.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2020-08-13
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, 2014-08-27
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, 2014-08-05
Service brakes
4 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
3 of 20 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Steering
2 of 20 total reports mention: steering.
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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, 2010-04-20
Also filed under Suspension
Suspension
2 of 20 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Lexus SC430 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.