Common Issues and Problems with the Lexus LS430
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This video isn't long because there aren't too many, but no car is perfect so here are the common issues and problems with the Lexus LS430. I hope this video is helpful to those who are looking to purchase one. The issues I mentioned in the video are the ones that I found to be the most important.
Hope you all enjoy
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It is impressive to see a young man like yourself appreciate what this particular car and model has to offer
If you get one of these without the nav it’s a perfect timeless car. All money was spent on over engineering things you won’t ever see. The best built car before needless amenities and computers took over. An absolute tank.
In the back ground of this video we heard: a Harley with custom exhaust, a Cessna 172 flyover at low altitude, what appeared to be an F1 race off in the distance, a competitive ATV competition, and a motocross bike (with custom exhaust) doing top speed runs.. just playin man really appreciate the video/points as I’m in the market for one, really curious to know how common the failure is on the air ride suspension.
That was a Ducati not a Harley and the Cessna was running a bit rich,
lol
Nice small list. That’s why I like mine.
I bought an '01 a few months back and the guy I bought it from must have watched this cause just about all of these things had been upgraded or replaced already. I love these cars so much, they do their job impeccably well and they're so under the radar. All I would suggest adding to it is get the EVC throttle controller, really wakes up the car and feels completely different, while having the option to revert to stock.
I've had five of these cars. Including the Ultra. Ultra had leaky shocks I had to replace. The others the only issue I ever had was the door actuators. Every single car had at least one that failed! Other than that I had 597,000 miles on one, 386,000 on another, 259,000 on one, 327,000 on another and I'm at 168,000 on the one I'm driving now. General maintenance was timing belt, water pump every 100k plugs and wires 100k oil every 15,000 miles I used Mobil 1 extended performance and I only use NAPA PREMIUM SYNTHETIC OIL FILTERS!!! I have done extensive research on this no one compares... Don't ever ever ever use a FRAM oil filter!!! But ya brakes also but that's it. Best car low cost you can use toyota parts and service so it's inexpensive to run. I use premium fuel but sometimes will use mid grade. I have used regular but I don't think it runs as well. Maybe it's in my own mind.. but ya. The best all around comfortable car ever made in my opinion.
Have you ever heard of ls430s making a ticking noise as you accelerate?
Its not in your head.. Youre SUPPOSED to only use 91 gas on it
@@JesusLopez-st7dp what if u only have 87 90 or 93 as options?
@@appleormac Then go with 93. It does not hurt to go up in octane but it does if you go lower.
@@theshookone805 YES! The ticking sound just started on my 2001 LS430! I use 93 octane fuel. Did you ever have your issue diagnosed?
The electric motors that operate the tilt and telescoping steering wheel are common failure points.
My 2003 LS430 has 310k miles no cap and it’s the best car I’ve had since 230k miles No check engine lights just keep up with the oil changes rotors and brakes and all fluid changed and your solid
How's transmission
Me too bro I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 never getting rid of mines it’s truly a pure gem 💎 😎
So I shouldn't be afraid purchasing a 2006 LS430 with 200k
@CHEEEEEKS Yeah you should be really good with that purchase I did more research after making that comment and basically for the money and years 2003 and up LS430 is Bulletproof with basic Maintenance
Checking in years later. Do you still have the car?
But seriously…you really could’ve ended at 20 seconds. 😂 Great video! Proud ‘02 LS430 with 140k. As long as you stay on top of the minor things as they pop up and keep current with the regular maintenance, they are immensely reliable!
I’m looking at a 04 with 270k it’s decently cheap and In really good shape but I’m not sure if I wanna take the risk with the mileage
How often do those timing belts go bad and what would it cost to replace them?
great video, thanks man. Falling in love with the LS430 each video I watch.
Same here but in the UK the price of petrol is an absolute killer.
Considering buying a 2006 with only 42k miles. Owner has kept it garaged so its in immaculate condition. It won’t exactly be cheap at $17k though. I could get one much cheaper with high miles, but then I face inheriting more issues.
If it’s an ultra luxury, you should go for it.
Buy it. I bought mine with 90k for $15k and I’m at 310k ten years later. Best car ever built.
let us know if u got it!
BUY IT
I hope you bought it
LS430 was the best car ever made.
Nailed it on the trunk struts. Trunk door weighs a ton
been looking for two months! definitely getting one
Most important thing to replace is the Timing belt every 90k miles do the water pump at same time very very important to avoid super costly expense great video very informative Thanks
These are old but classy. I love these!
Very informative, thank you my man!
Great video. I'm thinking of buying one soon.
Video very accurate, I have a black exterior, black interior ml ls430 and everything you said is spot on. Shame I think my air struts are going bad :(
I’m just now seeing this video again I saw it when it came out. You where one of the reasons I got my ls430. My grandpa always talked about how the ls400 was such a great car and I somehow always overlooked the 430 I was mostly into sportier cars but a saw one at a local car meet 05 black on black UL and fell in love I ended up trading my daily at the time 05 4runner sport for a decent example ls430 04 black on tan I love the car mine needs some love but it’s great everyone complements the car and a lot of the time think it’s a Mercedes’ I’ve actually traded my truck for a is300 and now I’m saving up for a second ls 430 and possibly letting my gf have this one. I’m probably not gonna buy anything but a Lexus now
Great info, thanks!
I Appreciate you just bought one
Nice video! I'm looking at purchasing an '01 Ultra Luxury with 91k and already had some things written down to check. So, it was good to add these other items to the list.
Thanks kid, great video. Good info, no bullshit.
I still have my 2001 LS430, love this car
Got a 05 a couple years back with 26k miles car is like brand new currently up to 61
Let me buy it
@@bluemoonxbl853 no. Lol
How much did you pay? For the 05 with 26k?
@@stunna9010 I payed $5500 CAD for a mint condition UCF30 with no issues and 90,000K KMS
Nice video! I have a 2004 UL 80,000 miles. Something I figured out that other owners may want to know. The I AGREE SCREEN. I also find any navigation system in a vehicle that does not connect to my phone useless. Go into settings on the touch screen and turn off the display screen. When you start the car the Lexus logo will appear and the screen will go blank after a few seconds with no I AGREE message ever appearing. If you push climate control or audio you can make any adjustments or changes you want and after about 10 seconds the screen will go blank again. However if you use the map/navigation the display screen will go back to default on.
Another thing that tends to fail is the stabilizer for the rear window shade. Some times it bends due to rough roads and the shade wobbles.
Nice video, great points
Center console lid and back up camera are another 2 in my experience. Car is worth every penny though. Excellent daily to contrast my GR Supra. Clean ls430 man.
Wow my 98 400 nakamichi sound system has never broke down cassette cd radio n subwoofer n all speakers work flawlessly n im hearing the mark Levinson is not realible wow the 400 is a LEGEND
I’ve owned many BMWs over the years and currently own an E39 and E30. I’ve been debating selling the E39 and replacing it with one of these. I just can’t handle the constant maintenance and tow truck trips anymore😅
That’s exactly what I’m doing… E92 switching to LS430
I'm about to buy an '04 with 128k miles, single owner with a pretty consistent maintenance history. Interior needs a little bit of work, but I'm very impressed with the condition it's in. Thank you for making this video.
How much did you purchase for? Looking at a 2004 with 116,000 he wants 12k seems a little high.
@@eldonclay2693 That's stupid high. These are 5-8k cars barring mint UL examples.
@@eldonclay2693 I got it after taxes and everything for 5.2k It's just the base model I'm pretty sure. Got luck and an elderly man came to sell it at my CarMax location so I got it wholesale. We just bought another '04 with 55k miles for 7.5k, dash has some bubbling but that's it. 12k is WAY high for that mileage.
Can you easily replace the leather? Or what did you do
Great video!
Nice info!!, thanks!
I have a 2004 ultra luxury bought the spring or conversion kit for the air suspension from Suncor $400 have had it for a year conversion was easy and it feels great, my mark Levinson amplifier failed sent it to United radio in Syracuse New York fixed it with a year warranty for 500 bucks other than that the car has been excellent door lock actuators failed you can order just a little maccubacci Motor for cheap .
Do you have the link for the suspension dude
I just purchased one recently was wondering if you have any suggestions on replacing the speakers cause the front dash tweeters don't work and idk if it's just a fuze or they both took a dump
I just bought an 04 Ls 430 w a blown engine and am going to swap it and keep it I’m super excited will be my first Lexus.
Thanks man!
nice clip yo., I'm thinking of purchasing an 02' LS430 w/124Kmiles for $7,900 and have been researching lexus in general. i have my lifted T100[that i love] surf mobile ,.and my Traffic ripper is a VW R32 to split my work commute driving[ so not to murder my Truck] i figure i'll be in traffic no matter what so to give up speed for comfort but what gets me [in tha pocket] is tha $cost of Maintenance for the R32 is nuts! example a Transmission service[change fluid & filter is $650 at a Dealer!! sure i could do it myself but if you screw up,thats an $8K trans!! just an example of German engineering up-keep. i've learned the Lexus is 'the' best made luxury vehicle . so Mahalo for your small kine tutorial ., shaka lol..whats the whispered .... $50 bucks for..lol
Beautiful car buddy 😊
the LS430 is a world record holder for reliability. ive got 177k on mine and it runs and drives almost new. buy one of these now, great family car, super comfy and very handsome car imho. the only thing I would bring up is the tilt/telescoping motor for the steering wheel. they fail and get stuck. they can be rebuilt though.
you should check out speed academy's ls 430 series
Great job 👍
You are smart. You got good taste. Class. I own this 430 also. An 05. I love it and all OEam except I bought four door handle chrome covers. I love crome. And I bought another low mileage (40,000) one. I intend to collect at least 1 or 2 more. The newer ones just aren’t made as good and I don’t like em.
Oh and don’t stay in that trunk locked up too long unless you remember to pull the inside latch. You mentioned your memory isn’t that good. Sounds like me. I always double check myself. Lol. Jk 😂
The new Lexus rides now have Timing Chains. I still rather own that 430 that all have timing belts. Those cars are that amazing! Just set aside $1200 and have it professionally done preferably by the Car Wizard.
Major thing to remember when purchasing a car that is over a decade old is that you are buying the owner, not the car itself. I got mine from a measly owner who skipped oil changes and took poor care of the car. Here I am 3 years later and paying exactly the amount I paid for the car itself to get it to almost stock condition including the engine rebuild. 150k miles and had to have a 3UZ-FE rebuilt! My repairs and maintenance journal goes on and on so, guys, check your car thoroughly. I know the maintenance history in the US is very clear and you can check it, but in other countries not that much. Also, in poor climates, check for rust and underside conditions. And tell you what - after all these repairs, it is still a great car, an amazing ride, a powerful tank that I still love and don't want to set..
Yep that's why I believe in extensive service records
My cars door lock actuator failed in the back left before drivers door. Fixed both for cheap but it was definitely a lot of work
My rear passenger door wont lock or close looks like a spring is broke
FYI , the GPS disc player module in the rear trunk also is an issue . This will cause the GPS blackout !
Waiting on my Blk/Blk '06 UL from Texas with 150k miles. Car is in great condition with immaculate service records
My alternator just quit on my 2002 LS 430. It was the original factory alternator, made it through 21 yrs and 277k miles, not bad.
VVT solenoids are a common thing on these. Easy DIY fix. It can cause misfires and rough running. I need to do my sub. I am going to check out your video on that.
yea some toyota corollas can have that vvt issue as well. some hondas have a similar issue with their version of valve timing too.
how do you fix thte VVT solenoid? I am thinking about picking up one of these.
@@Cwrigh25 bet a youtube search will give you somethin. also picking up a couple repair manuals would be a good idea
Hi Kyle, you did say if I did have any questions feel free to ask. My question: is a hot dog a sandwich?
No it is not.
@@KylePantano ❤️😈
Hi Derek I have a question. Why is you wallpaper so cool
Hi Josef, thanks for asking! It’s because I wake up in the morning and piss excellence. I exude swagger. I hope that helped.
Only if you split and fry the hot dog. You then achieve the 85% coverage required of the filling of a NATO standard sandwich.
Insert B-roll on LED bulb discussion for those not familiar.
Thanks for the video, question, i just got a 2002 and it’s like the car doesn’t have power if i floor it but if im easy on the throttle it will speed up, at times its like it has a rev limiter at 3K RPM, thanks for your time
When you buy any used car especially over 15 years is always as is. Checking is good but you won’t cancel a purchase over small broken things, you fix it yourself. It is an old car
I’m going to look at an 06 this week in black. It’s beautiful from what I can tell online. Just a few minutes from my house at a Toyota dealership
Did you end up getting it? Miles/price? I’m looking at an 05 with air sus, a bit pricey but clean. I know I’ll have to do the pump just not sure I’m willing to risk the air sus $ wise
im looking into buying my first car I used to work on cars in school for a year so if if maintenance is diy friendly then that is good ik for a first car a Camry would probably be my best bet but I love these cars the gs300 ive been looking at the es300s 01-2005 but I always go back to looking at the ls430 I just don't get a lot of maintenance cost # from sources
I bought a 06 ES 330 for my wife, but at the time I really loved the LS 430, Didn't get it as it was rear wheel drive and considerably more money at the time. I have always wanted wanted the LS 430 for the ride and perfection of the engineering. Will get a 04-06 LS 430 maybe in the next year or two. (still not getting rid of the 330 as nothing is wrong with it, also have an Avalon hybrid) Is there a better year from 2004 to 2006 ( I guess the answer is they're all about the same, but just wondering if you have an opinion on that) I know i want to skip the air suspension.
the guy liked your comment but didnt answer your question hahhaha
Give us an update when you get your car buddy
@@roach_d21 Going to have to wait. Will just have to still be amazed by my o6 es 330’s unbeatable reliability. Found out I have to help with the grandkids education . Maybe by the time I’m 80 I’ll get my way way antique 430😂
@@stevenmosgin2679 maybe your grandkids will be able to buy you one haha
Thinking of getting my mom one of these to replace her rendezvous
Have a 2004 ls430 132k mile. Just had to replace the radio amplifier. Other than that...just regular maintenance over the years & it's still running hard....
Although this particular 430 model was selling at 1/2 Price of a current Tesla S. The interior of the Lexus is several levels above the Tesla S. The leather is very soft, high quality and perforated. The real wood inserts cabin feel so luxurious and classy. The ride is serenely quiet without any rattling even after almost 2 decades old.
The interior of any Tesla is very plane, boring and cheaply made. Almost any care has a better interior that a Tesla but yes the 430 is way better.
Thank you 🙏🏾
I'm looking at one, and it appears that one of the bigger issues is the driver's side window is not working. Do you know if that is a big job? (btw, it's an '03 with 130k miles... for $4,500)
If we buy a ls430 I wouldn't worry about the speakers because I was professionally trained on car audio from mobile dynamics audio institute in Tempe,AZ. I had my MECP masters in car audio back in 2000. I never renewed it though.
He forgot to mention, on the UL model, the rear air con will stop working, also on all ls430's, the coolant from the radiator will leak into the gearbox causing gearbox failure, best thing to do is replace the radiator at around 100000 miles, or get separate cooler fitted, also the front doors start to rust towards the bottom.
I found one for sale with low compression in two cylinders, is this an issue you’ve heard of and what would cause it?
Great idea for a video. You should also mention that the steering column motors are common failures in these cars.
Mine is working just fine. That’s why I forgot ha!
Kyle can I ask where should I look to find such a clean car can you advise.
Coming out of the trunk to talk to the viewers... thats Scotty Kilmer 😁😄
How do I access ur video about swapping the subwoofer?
This is one of the smoothest cars ever made
I heard the clockspring is also a common failure. Mine needs to be replaced as my horn and steering wheel controls are not working.
Also navigation systems might fail eventually, as mine did. If you want to use it you’ll have to buy a new DVD player and dvd
Where did you get your trunk struts? Mine crapped out on me.
ls430’s with sport suspension are considered premium models than the base models that will give more problems?
Nice. What’s that window tint?
DOES THE NAVIGATION CLIMATE CONTROL SCREEN DIGITIZERS GO BAD? MY 06 IS 350 SCREEN CRAPPED OUT AND WAS A PAIN TO FIX.
Моторчики на задних стойках отходит от амортизатора и их достаточно скрепить обратно и подвеска работает как надо
Kyle what kind of battery are you rockin in your 430. I bought one and the battery slowly died on me and its less than 5years old. Threw all the abs and other lights as well. Maybe i need a larger battery
Get a Furukawa Battery FB9000 110D26L, 80A/h. Oh. Your post was over a year ago so you have probably already replaced yours.
I’m getting one tomorrow alittle TLC but I’m ready for one moving from an es300 1997-a 2003 LS430
Thanks for dressing nice and no holes or tats. Im modern but traditional and I hate tats and holes and trashy looks. This German is proud of his family going way back. It’s called pride and respect.
Is the amp and subwoofer with a aftermarket? I have a 04 180,xxx miles
Kyle...are you/is your family from Maryland?
Hey Kyle just bought one of these tanks and I am hype af to have but I notice is is miss firing have any story’s about that or any idea of the urgency to getting it fixed
Coil?
Definitely just changed all eight of mine running really good now
Hi 👋. Interesting video 👍 I have a 430 ls. 2002. Luxury pk . Only 21000. Miles from new. Having trouble with the sun roof. Opening when you start the car.and takes a while to close. Any ideas 🤷♂️.
Get the SC take off back boxes staggered deep dish wheels and service you are there
Steering shaft u joint is a Toyota wide problem! NBD to fix and not too much money but the 117$ headlight bulbs suck ! Plus damn near every one ever gets a left bank manifold exhaust leak which causes 02 sensor problems.
I have an 06 Avalon that I'm considering parting with to get a 430. But after reading some of these comments, I'm not so sure.
You won’t regret it
@@gabegarcia7779 🤝
Did your Telescopic tilt go out? Mine is completely dead
Anyone have any luck dealing with the inside out corrosion over the trip strip on the front doors? Mine is starting and I want to save the doors if possible. Thanks.
when will you do a face reveal?
Hi Kyle,/? How many miles do you reccomend to change the oil & how many quarts? every 3,000 miles, 5 quarts?
Depending on the kind of oil you run you can go longer but 3k is fine for conventional oil. I think it’s a little over 5 quarts
@@KylePantano No I am talking about 5w-30 Mobil 1 synthetic, how miles for that?
@@joem5009 5000-7500
How did you replace the back lights i replace the bulbs and my fuse and still wont light up
The name of this video should be, "Free airplane and motorcycle audio clips" 😂
2002 LS430 239,000 MIles kept up with all maintenance timing belt water pump spark plugs oxygen sensors brakes rotors regular oil changes car runs like a champ this is the second one I have owned
Literally All The Problems Is What I Have On My LS 😂😂
you said you have a bad memory. i sent you an email about two weeks ago. asking if you wanted to see and do a review on my Lincoln MKS awd. before i got rid of it next year. Curious if you would be interested in it?
Sorry I don’t check my mail often. I will get back to you.
@@KylePantano thank you Kyle, appreciate it!
Funny because EVERYTHING that you mentioned is wrong with my car! Drivers side mirror is shot, radio hasn't worked in years, doors don't lock with remote. Trunk struts are shot. But i still drive it everyday and will drive it anywhere. Less 180K Miles
That trunk pop up tho 😂
The actuators on my doors are bad. Any suggestions.
Do you still have the RL?