Total Complaints
7 filings
LEXUS SC 430 · model year
2004 LEXUS SC 430
7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004LEXUSSC 430 carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2004 SC 430 is air bags with 2 filings, followed by tires:tread/belt (1) and suspension:front (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2004 SC 430. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20151012AIR BAGS
PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND DEALER REQUIRES THAT I BRING IN THE CAR TO "LINK" IT TO THE BACK ORDER AND THEN THEY WILL SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT... THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THEY HAVE MY VIN; WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PHYSICALLY DRIVE FAR OUT OF MY WAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
20091106ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
Mileage: 60,000
20080319TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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
20061023SUSPENSION:FRONT
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
20061023STRUCTURE:BODY
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
20050912TIRES:TREAD/BELT
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
Mileage: 48
20050427CrashAIR BAGS
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2004 LEXUS SC 430 have?▼
The 2004 LEXUS SC 430 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 LEXUS SC 430?▼
The most-complained component for the 2004 LEXUS SC 430 is AIR BAGS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES:TREAD/BELT and SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Is the 2004 LEXUS SC 430 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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