2004 Lexus SC430
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
4 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-19
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (Air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-24
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V312000 (Air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-31
Equipment
2 of 6 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing antenna and air conditioner.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 Lexus SC430. The contact stated that the vehicle has mold growing across the climate exchange. He smells mildew coming from the air condition duct and some doctors stated that he was terminally ill.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-20
The contact owns a 2004 Lexus SC430. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the radio was activated and there was an abnormal sound coming from the antenna. The contact noticed the antenna hanging off the holster and structuring the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-26
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
2004 Lexus SC430 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Lexus SC430?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 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.