2005 Lexus SC430
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
5 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.
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Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2005 Lexus SC430. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V741000 (Air Bags) and drove 5 hours to the only Lexus dealer in the State of Maine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-14
Vehicle speed control
2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Lexus SC430. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopped and she was applying the brakes when it surged forward abnormally. The vehicle continued to surge forward until crashing into a light post.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-07
My wife was pulling into our driveway, and moved her foot from accelerator to brake on her Lexus SC430. The driveway has a downhill stretch of about 40 feet with a left turn required at the bottom to enter the garage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-23
Wheels
1 of 9 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Auto was parked in lot, ignition off "In park". Started auto, put gear in reverse and auto accelerated very rapidly, uncontrolled, down one curb, up another curb and finally stopped in grassy area having gone about 150 feet.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-31
Also filed under Suspension and structure
Suspension
1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.
Structure
1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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
2005 Lexus SC430 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Lexus SC430?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 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.