Visibility Problems of Lexus LS430

Lexus LS430 owners have reported 7 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior rearview mirror (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Lexus LS430


Recently reported Visibility problems of Lexus LS430

The Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

I wanted to write to express my extreme disappointment in my Lexus driving experience. I currently own a 2002 Lexus LS 430 sedan that I purchased on December 28, 2005. Since then, I have had very serious problems with my braking system. First, my vehicle had been in the shop 7 times for my brakes.   Read details...

The Wiper problem

The contact owns a 2004 Lexus Ls430. The contact stated that the defrost system failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the multi display function failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

My finger was injured when the power window on the passenger side was raised by the driver. The finger bled and felling was lost on the top side of the finger up to the second joint for about a month. I performed a test and the window broke two out of three pencils in half.   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

The contact owns a 2002 Lexus Ls430 purchased new. He stated all four passenger compartment windows were DE laminating. The dealer advised there were no recalls. The first initial repair was done under warranty, however the failure became progressively worse.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

Yesterday, at 75 mph on I-80, I had a near collision with a car in the lane to the left of me caused by a non-functional drivers side mirror. The Lexus folding mirrors fail to return to the proper position, rendering them useless. This is a documented common problem in 2004-2006 Lexus LS-430 models   Read details...




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