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2004 Lexus LS430Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 32 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
32
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
110
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 32 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

5 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the LightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

5
0–30K
5
30–60K
7
60–90K
7
90–120K
2
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (7 reports) • Median: 75K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control5 (16%)
Lights3 (9%)
Structure:body3 (9%)
Visibility3 (9%)
Wheels & Tires3 (9%)
Steering2 (6%)
Engine2 (6%)
Air Bags:frontal1 (3%)

2004 Lexus LS430: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus LS430, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus LS430, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus LS430, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus LS430, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
04
5
05
1
06
3
08
2
09
6
10
6
11
1
12
1
14
3
16
3
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Lexus LS430. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

04V295000Jul 2004

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

04V317000Jul 2004

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Lexus LS430 is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - exterior.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 32 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Lexus LS430 Model Years

20052004200320022001
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2004 Lexus LS430: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Lexus LS430?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Lexus LS430 is related to the speed control, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Lexus LS430 reliable?
The 2004 Lexus LS430 has 32 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Lexus LS430 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Lexus LS430 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Lexus LS430 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus LS430 problems start?
Based on 27 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2004 Lexus LS430 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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