Structure Related Problems of the 2003 Lexus LS430

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2003 Lexus LS430. The number one most common problem is related to the trunk lid (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Lexus LS430

Problem Category Number of Problems
Trunk Lid problems
4
Structure problems
2
Body problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2003 Lexus LS430

The Trunk Lid problem

Trunk struts failed to hold the trunk in an open position, causing the trunk to fall and injure a person. Multiple times. Trunk was properly opened and raised to a full open position.   Read details...

The Structure problem

Failure of rear trunk struts causing trunk to come down sharply on back of my head causing pain and bruising. The same happened to my wife on two other occasions. Approximate dates given below as form does not conform to several dates.   Read details...

The Body problem

Hydraulic trunk supports failed, with heavy trunk falling on head of person working in trunk. May have caused a concussion, at least a groove in top of head. Person stunned for several minutes. If the trunk had hit person in the back while leaning over into the trunk, it may have broken a vertebrae.   Read details...


Structure related problems in other Lexus LS430 model year vehicles:



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