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2002 Lexus LS430 vs 2002 Toyota Camry

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 Lexus LS4302002 Toyota Camry
NHTSA complaints30953
Recall campaigns04
Service bulletins (TSBs)69194
Investigations04
Crash reports8252
Fire reports120
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1921–24
Median reported incident mileage59,312 mi53,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLexus LS430Toyota Camry
Vehicle Speed Control4281
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2146
Engine and Engine Cooling1107
Air Bags389
Power Train068
Structure1056
Engine058
Tires054

Symptoms owners describe

Hesitation / surging094
Stalling054
Check engine light039
Vibration / shaking025
Brake problems019
Clunking / rattling018
Overheating018
Rust / corrosion07

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.