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2001 Lexus LS430 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

52 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

60,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 36 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Latches/Locks/Linkages is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 52 complaints (13.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior1019.2%
Steering behavior35.8%
Electrical and battery issues23.8%
Transmission and shifting11.9%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Latches/Locks/Linkages
7
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
7
Vehicle Speed Control
5
Electrical System
3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3
Structure:Body
3
Air Bags
2
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Latches/Locks/Linkages7
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid7
Vehicle Speed Control5
Electrical System3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Structure:Body3
Air Bags2
Engine And Engine Cooling2

Latches/Locks/Linkages: 7; Structure:Body:Trunk Lid: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Electrical System: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Structure:Body: 3; Air Bags: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
11
50,000 to 74,999
11
75,000 to 99,999
5
100,000 to 149,999
5
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,99911
50,000 to 74,99911
75,000 to 99,9995
100,000 to 149,9995
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 11; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 2

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2001
1
2002
7
2003
3
2004
2
2005
1
2006
2
2007
6
2008
6
2009
6
2010
8
2011
2
2012
1
2014
1
2015
3
2016
1
2019
1
2022
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20011
20027
20033
20042
20051
20062
20076
20086
20096
20108
20112
20121
20141
20153
20161
20191
20221

2001: 1; 2002: 7; 2003: 3; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2007: 6; 2008: 6; 2009: 6; 2010: 8; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 3; 2016: 1; 2019: 1; 2022: 1

Pattern summary

Latches/Locks/Linkages leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10132817 · 2005-08-15 (August 15, 2005)

DT: THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE BRAKES WERE SOFT AND MUSHY. IT WAS LIKE PUSHING ON A PILLOW. IT WAS HARD TO JUDGE IF THEY WERE GOING TO WORK. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND SAID EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. HAVE ANOTHER LEXUS AND IT DID NOT DO THIS. STARTED NOTICING THIS ON MARCH 30, 2005. REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 39,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132817 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10148577 · 2006-01-25 (January 25, 2006)

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARDS WHILE BRAKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. THE ENGINE ROARED LOUDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND LURCHED FORWARD 5 FEET STRIKING A CONCRETE PILLAR. A BYSTANDER INTERVENED AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A CRASH, THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AFTER STRIKING THE DASH. BOTH OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER TO AWAIT INSPECTION BY A MANUFA…

Owner-reported narrative. 28,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10148577 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10220952 · 2008-03-12 (March 12, 2008)

TILT STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. NOW ONLY TELESCOPIC FEATURE WORKS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 88,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220952 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10252660 · 2008-12-23 (December 23, 2008)

2001 LEXUS LS430 - POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL TILT UP/DOWN SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING (MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC). *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10252660 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10032132 · 2003-08-05 (August 5, 2003)

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE THAT PREMATURELY SHORTED OUT THE BATTERY .*AK *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10032132 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10214223 · 2008-01-08 (January 8, 2008)

WHILE DRIVING, TEMPERATURE POINTS UP AND THEN DOWN TO BOTTOM, AND STAY DOWN. STOP THE CAR, CHECK RADIATOR, IT'S COLD. RESTART THE CAR, VSC OFF SIGN CAME OUT. CONTINUNE DRIVING, AFTER 25 MIN. NOTICED SOUND IN FRONT WHEELS, GET OFF FREEWAY. BATTERY OFF SIGN SHOWED UP. PUSH THE CAR ACROSS THE STREET, SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDERHOOD. FIRE CAME OUT FROM UNDERNEATH OF ENGINE. WITNESS PULL ME AWAY FROM THE CAR. CALL 911, AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. FULL INVESTIGATION REPORT THRU AAA AVAILABLE, WHICH SHOWED: "ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS SHORTED AND STARTED A FIRE CO…

Owner-reported narrative. 66,850 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214223 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 764399 · 2002-07-18 (July 18, 2002)

FIRST, THIS COMPLAINT APPLIES TO BOTH SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. IN THE SALES BROCHURE FOR THIS CAR ON PAGE 63, UNDER "SAFETY & SECURITY" THE FOLLOWING APPEARS: "POWER-ADJUSTABLE, AUTO-FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRRORS WITH DEFOGGERS, PUDDLE LAMPS AND AUTO TILT-DOWN IN REVERSE". UNFORTUNATELY, THE FUNCTION DOESN'T WORK TOO WELL! BOTH OUTSIDE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ARE POSITIONED AND SET INTO MEMORY. WHEN MIRRORS UNFOLD (E.G., WHEN STARTING CAR) OR WHEN THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO RETURN TO THEIR MEMORY POSITION (E.G., AFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE) THEY RETURN TO A POSIT…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 764399 at NHTSA ↗