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Major Problems with Lexus SC 430 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Lexus SC 430 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2002, for instance, is the worst year for the SC 430. Older SC 430 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Lexus SC 430 Problems

AIR BAGS
2002 Lexus SC 430 November 6, 2008 Victims: 1 Mileage: 69000 miles

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. the dealer was notified, but ignored the contact. the failure and current mileages were 69,000. updated 12/12/08 *cn updated 12/15/08. *jb updated 12/30/08. *lj updated 01/05/09.*jb

AIR CONDITIONER
2004 Lexus SC 430 March 19, 2006 Victims: 1 Mileage: 35000 miles

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. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not find the failure. the vehicle remained at the dealer for three months and they cleaned and installed a new air condition unit. the contact became allergic to the antifreeze that was being installed. the failure mileage was 35,000.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2005 Lexus SC 430 November 17, 2009 Victims: 1 Mileage: 29573 miles

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. instead of slowing, the car took off, with the engine racing, and catapulted her over the edge of the driveway down into a ravine. she suffered a severe injury to her back, and is currently in great pain. i believe her story, as i had a similar incident with the same car about 4 months ...

What is the most common problem with Lexus SC 430?

Overall the worst problem with Lexus SC 430 relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific SC 430 years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 37 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5 BODY 5 SUSPENSION 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 TREAD/BELT 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 WHEELS 2 FRONT 2 TIRES 2 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 2 AIR CONDITIONER 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 STEERING 1 POWER TRAIN 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 MECHANICAL 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 RECLINER 1 SIDEWALL 1 RIM 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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