Lexus Sc 430
Model Sc 430 made by Lexus got 6 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 4.3 engine.
Model 2004
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 18/23/20 | 19.4718/29.9479/23.1096 | Premium | 1200 | MINICOMPACT CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 00204 | 02/27/2004 | 10007865 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0133/p0153. *mj | 07/13/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 00204 | 02/27/2004 | 10006224 | Malfunction indicator lamp on diagnostic trouble code. *mr | 04/26/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 00304 | 03/26/2004 | 10006544 | Accessory drive belt noise. *tt | 05/05/2004 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||||
| 00404 | 07/29/2004 | 10010320 | Rear luggage lock inoperative. *tt | 11/15/2004 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 00401 | 12/21/2001 | 00401 | 10017720 | Repair manual supplement - vehicle pulling to one side. all lexus 2002 - 2006 models. *tt all '02 - '07 models. lexus. *tt | 11/21/2005 |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 00604 | 09/14/2004 | 10010152 | Heater control panel base sub-assembly replacement. *jb | 11/04/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 00204 | 04/05/2004 | 10007867 | Door wood trim panel vibration. *mj | 07/13/2004 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 00601 | 02/09/2001 | 00601 | 10016595 | Tire pressure sensing transmitter activation procedure during pre-delivery service (pds). *tt | 09/23/2005 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| LSB-0059-12 | 07/10/2012 | 10045639 | Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is | 09/12/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||||
| 00304 | 04/27/2004 | 10007093 | Inner rear view mirror vibration. *tt | 05/26/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 04/26/2005 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle was traveling about 40 mph when all of sudden it rear ended another vehicle in front. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/27/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Lexus sc 430 2004 sometimes when braking the car would accelerate thought maybe i had accidentally hit pedal or something but happened several times. didn't think muchof it until notice the recall no incident dates but filled out form anyway. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complaint concerning the 2004 sc430 welded firewall. *ts the consumer explained to the dealer that the vehicle pulled to the right while driven. this problem has not been resolved by the dealer. at the 10000 mile checkup the body was welded at the left firewall and the left side bumper was then properly attached. the consumer feels that the vehicle was sold in an unsafe condition. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complaint concerning the 2004 sc430 welded firewall. *ts the consumer explained to the dealer that the vehicle pulled to the right while driven. this problem has not been resolved by the dealer. at the 10000 mile checkup the body was welded at the left firewall and the left side bumper was then properly attached. the consumer feels that the vehicle was sold in an unsafe condition. *nm | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 03/18/2008 | 1 | 04/22/2004 | |
| I have an lexus sc430 2004 with 40k miles on it. i have repeatedly put new tires on the car. the dealership is telling me, that's the way the tires are going to wear because its a so call sports car. the tires is wearing down to the wire on the inside of all the tires about every 7,000-8,000 miles. it's not safe and it's $356 a tire. *tr | |||
| 03/07/2005 | 48 | 2 | 09/04/2004 |
| Dt: on march 7, 2005 the caller was traveling at 75 mph and without warning a tire separated from the rim about 2 inches. he said it happened again on september 10, 2005. he was going about 70 mph. it happened both times to the driver's side. dealer asked, the first time, if he hit something and they fixed it by giving him a new rim and tire. dealer has vehicle now for the second time. manufacturer has not been contacted yet.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | ALEXANDER | LINDNEY LEXUS | ||
| VA | ALEXANDERIA | LINDSEY LEXUS | 703-931-3000 |