Structure Related Problems of the 2005 Lexus LS430

Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2005 Lexus LS430.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Lexus LS430

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Structure problems	1
Body problems	1

Structure problem #1

The wheels on this car accumlate corrosion and cause the tires to go flat while driving. Lexus doesn't seem concerned with this defect.

Body problem #2

Lifters that hold trunk open failed & trunk struck operator in the head twice. Engine hood was opened to its apex & the hood slammed closed. Will not stay open; can only be held open with a cane while trying to check oil. Car was stationary & ignition was off in all cases. Car gave no previous warning of fatigue or failure.

Structure related problems in other Lexus LS430 model year vehicles:

Trunk Lid problems of the 2001 Lexus LS430
Trunk Lid problems of the 2002 Lexus LS430
Trunk Lid problems of the 2003 Lexus LS430
Trunk Lid problems of the 2004 Lexus LS430
Tailgate Hinge problems of the 2002 Lexus LS430
Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems of the 2001 Lexus LS430
Hatchback/liftgate problems of the 2001 Lexus LS430

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