Getting totally jerked around they call and never follow up. This has been going on for years. Not able to drive the car for years now.
The worst 2002 Lexus SC430 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags18
- Tires5
- Suspension4
- Acceleration3
- Body2
Problems by type
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- Airbags18
- Tires5
- Suspension4
- Acceleration3
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Driver assistance2
- Wheels2
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371 or Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Recall number 19V741000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Lexus SC430 97
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- 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
What 2002 Lexus SC430 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There is condensation in the head lamps which affects how well they work at night. The car has not been modified or had any type of injury that would result in condensation being inside the headlight covers. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. It impairs how well the headlamps work.
2002 lexus sc430. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger airbag inflator module safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicole was taken to have the recall completed, but was told the zone was not currently authorized to complee the repair. Updated 11/08/2017
Takata recall bought this vehicle about a year ago and have not received any notice on what to do to get this fixed.
Had airbag recall done about 1500 miles ago, air bag warning light is now on , steady ,all the time
I had the safety recall, concerning the airbag inflator module, done on my car but now the airbag sensor light stays on.
Driving the car under normal conditions at about 45 MPH and the brakes went completely out without any warning. Im fortunate that I didn't crash the vehicle into something or someone! Contacted lexus to let them know the issue and they basically laughed it off !! Poor customer service!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The specifics of the failure were not available. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus sc430. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v312000 (air bags) and stated that the parts were not available for several months. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The contact was not able to schedule an appointment with the local authorized dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact was not experiencing a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus sc430. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Questions about the 2002 Lexus SC430
Is the 2002 Lexus SC430 reliable?
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 2002 Lexus SC430, 3.5 times a typical SC430 model year.
What is the 2002 Lexus SC430 year score?
The 2002 Lexus SC430 scores 29 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus SC430: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Lexus SC430?
Airbags, with 18 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles. Next is tires (5).
How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus SC430 have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
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