Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2002 Lexus SC430. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the ball joint (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Ball Joint problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Automatic Stability Control (asc) problems |
I just can confirm all the other complaints about the Sc430s handling. Dangerous - especially on rough roads. Car tends to follow any kind of road abnormally. I complained at Lexus from the first day (over two years now). Replaced run flats, still not able to handle the car. Read details...
Left ball joint failure. Sheared off causing loss off vehicle control. Finally stopped just feet from going over the edge of a drop off. Damage to left side front end components, left front fender and both front tires destroyed. Read details...
I own a 2002 Lexus Sc430 which has bridgestone potenza runflat tires on it. I put on a new set of tires 1 year ago and 17,000 miles late, the vehicle is all over the road, tires wear excessively on the insides, and I've had it aligned about 3 times in that 1 year. Read details...