For the past few days I have been noticing a slight rattle and vibration in the steering column when I hit bumps. I am really not a car junky or have any car knowledge, but it seems like the whole column might be a little loose. Just wondering is it a common problem or something going wrong with my 02 LS430? Can anyone point me in the right direction and help me to fix it?

Thanks in advance.

 

Have a good import shop or Lexus dealer look at the front suspension. It sounds like a bad shock absorber or bushing. Given the age of your car, it could be either one - or something else.

 

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...mn-rattle.html

Have the same problem along with a few others. Seems there was a TSB about it for our cars. I was quoted roughly $300 for the repair at my local stealer.

 

Does it also feel like the whole steering wheel is loose? Like its wobbling from side to side on the bumpy road?