KnownCarProblems2004 Lexus LS430 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lexus LS430, most often about the speed control (18% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about LS430 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2004 Lexus LS430 problems
Speed control
5 complaints · 18%I have a 2004 Lexus ls 430 that has a random problem that the dealers tell me is normal. On occasion when I roll to a stop the car lunges forward on its own forcing me to apply extreme pressure on the brake to stop the vehicle. It accelerates just for a split 2nd then stops. I have learned to stop approx. 20' behind a…
Sudden uncontrolled acceleration of 2004 Lexus LS430: owner was in parking garage beginning to exit garage from parking place when Lexus suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Owner applied brake pedal but could not stop the Lexus. Owner steered Lexus to avoid hitting other vehicles and collided with medical office…
Lights
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: headlights.
A sensor failed (afs) on my 2004 Lexus 430 that locked the headlights into a very low position - the effective lighting on low beam is such that visibility is only 20-30 feet. Upon searching the web I found out this is a common failure and required replacing a simple sensor on the rear axle costing app. $450 parts and…
The contact owns a 2004 Lexus LS430. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed that the headlights were not angled straight and causing limited illumination of the highway ahead of him. In addition, the afs warning light was illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was inspected by…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
The tire pressure warning system failed. The consumer experienced a flat tire while driving. The cause has yet to be determined. There were seven incidents where the tpws (tire pressure warning system) had either provided a false positive or not indicated real tire pressure low condition that the mileage since tpws…
I have purchased two sets of Lexus chrome ls 430 wheels from Lexus and in four years both sets rotted from the center out. Lexus what's me to buy another set. I believe Lexus has a product vendor problem with these wheels.
Engine
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: engine.
Our 2004 Lexus LS430 has stalled (or died) 4 times (while driving) in six months, taken to Lexus dealer 3 times, where they could not diagnose the problem. Stalls occur after driving 30 to 40 minutes, could not restart immediately although starter cranked well. Vehicle has less than 35,000 miles. Could usually restart…
Steering
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: linkages.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Lexus LS430. While parking his vehicle the tire rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic it was repaired. The contact also filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The most recent occurrence was yesterday. Has happened at least 5 other times, have owned the car for 2 years. The car will not start if the steering wheel is not exactly level, tires straight. I have to turn the wheel over and over and over to try to move it an inch so it will start. This time took about 10 minutes…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 11%Yesterday, at 75 MPH on I-80, I had a near collision with a car in the lane to the left of me caused by a non-functional drivers side mirror. The Lexus folding mirrors fail to return to the proper position, rendering them useless. This is a documented common problem in 2004-2006 Lexus ls-430 models. See…
2004 Lexus ls 430 component: structure:body details: driver side mirrors are not in the correct location to view the rear sight. Note: there was no apparent exterior physical damage that would have caused it. Mirror had the stop mechanisms break, allowing the mirror to be off line. Very dangerous when driving. Can not…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: body.
Both side mirrors are not in the correct location to view the rear sight. Both mirrors have had the stop mechanisms break, allowing the mirrors to be off line. Very dangerous when driving. Can not view behind you.
2004 Lexus ls 430 component: structure:body details: driver side mirrors are not in the correct location to view the rear sight. Note: there was no apparent exterior physical damage that would have caused it. Mirror had the stop mechanisms break, allowing the mirror to be off line. Very dangerous when driving. Can not…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Lexus LS430 recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: This may cause the parking lock system to be inoperative when the transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, thereby increasing the risk of vehicle roll-away, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission. Owner notification is expected to begin during july 2004. Owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles when the accelerator is operated quickly, a small piece of metal may separate from a retaining collar located in the inner part of the automatic transmission. This small piece of metal may become caught in the parking lock mechanism.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: This condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and, in the worst case, may result in failure of the fuel pump.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. Owners will be notified in july, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the impeller inside the fuel pump may have been improperly molded due to a manufacturing error. Alcohol in some fuels may deform the impeller and cause it to come into contact with the pump housing.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Lexus LS430
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus LS430?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (5 complaints); lights (4 complaints); wheels and tires (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus LS430 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 1, 2004 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Lexus LS430?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about LS430 model year since 2000, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.