Like many others that I know that own a lexus sc430. I think I have a mold problem. I have heard of people becoming very ill from car. I also smell a problem with AC and have condensation on inside of windows.
The worst 2002 Lexus GS430 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Lexus GS430 59
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
What 2002 Lexus GS430 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I brought lexus gs430, model year 2002 in dec 2001. My model is not in recall list. I have experienced sudden unintended acceleration on nov 28, 2009 in san diego. Braking did not help. Car went over street divider in opposing traffic lanes. I was lucky that there was no traffic.
My father was driving my 02 lexus gs430 with my mother and 10mo old daughter in the backseat. He stopped at a stop sign and then accelerated to turn left. He was going 30-35mph and saw that the car infront of him was stopped and about to turn. He pressed the brake and the lexus did not slow down. He then slammed on the brakes and the lexus still did not slow down. The lexus finally came to a stop when they hit the car infront of them and the airbags did not deploy. My father is having back problems and my mother's leg is bruised, luckily my daughter is unharmed. The driver of the other vehicle is also injured.
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Questions about the 2002 Lexus GS430
Is the 2002 Lexus GS430 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Lexus GS430, close to a typical GS430 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Lexus GS430?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus GS430 have?
No recalls on record.
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