1993 LEXUS LS400
0 recalls, 83 complaints - 32 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
83 total complaints
5 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 13 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 4 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 28, 2017
Incident date: Feb 7, 2017
THE FIRST TIME MY ECU FAILED WAS WHEN I WAS PARKED I WANT TO DRIVE AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 1000RMPS. I GOT THE ECU REPLACED THIS WAS AROUND 2013. THE SECOND TIME WAS A MONTH AGO. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK HAD A HUGE THUD IN THE ENGINE AND THE SAME THING MY CAR COULD NO LONGER GO ABOVE 1... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 28, 2017
Incident date: Feb 7, 2017
THE FIRST TIME MY ECU FAILED WAS WHEN I WAS PARKED I WANT TO DRIVE AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 1000RMPS. I GOT THE ECU REPLACED THIS WAS AROUND 2013. THE SECOND TIME WAS A MONTH AGO. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK HAD A HUGE THUD IN THE ENGINE AND THE SAME THING MY CAR COULD NO LONGER GO ABOVE 1... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 28, 2017
Incident date: Feb 7, 2017
THE FIRST TIME MY ECU FAILED WAS WHEN I WAS PARKED I WANT TO DRIVE AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 1000RMPS. I GOT THE ECU REPLACED THIS WAS AROUND 2013. THE SECOND TIME WAS A MONTH AGO. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK HAD A HUGE THUD IN THE ENGINE AND THE SAME THING MY CAR COULD NO LONGER GO ABOVE 1... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 10, 2016
Incident date: Dec 10, 2016
DASH FUNCTIONS DON'T WORK AT TIMES. SPEED, FUEL LEVEL,ETC ARE NOT INDICATED WHEN CAR IS AT REST OR MOVING. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE RESULT THAT I FEAR DRIVING THE CAR AND WON'T SELL IT AS IT IS NOW. AT AROUND $1800 TO REPAIR WITH NO GUARANTEE THE REPLACEMENT IS NOT BUGGY, I FEEL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 15, 2016
Incident date: Sep 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 LEXUS LS400. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A CURB AND CRASHED UP A SLOPE NEAR A WOODED AREA. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT... Read more
Crash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 18, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
RECENTLY THE CAR BEGAN TO STUMBLE UNDER ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC OR MAINTAINING SPEED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. I INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS A FUEL SUPPLY ISSUE SO I CHANGED OUT THE FUEL FILTER, WITHOUT ANY IMPROVEMENT IN THE PROBLEM. I WAS GOING TO CHANGE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 18, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
RECENTLY THE CAR BEGAN TO STUMBLE UNDER ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC OR MAINTAINING SPEED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. I INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS A FUEL SUPPLY ISSUE SO I CHANGED OUT THE FUEL FILTER, WITHOUT ANY IMPROVEMENT IN THE PROBLEM. I WAS GOING TO CHANGE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 18, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
RECENTLY THE CAR BEGAN TO STUMBLE UNDER ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC OR MAINTAINING SPEED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. I INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS A FUEL SUPPLY ISSUE SO I CHANGED OUT THE FUEL FILTER, WITHOUT ANY IMPROVEMENT IN THE PROBLEM. I WAS GOING TO CHANGE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 18, 2014
Incident date: Apr 15, 2013
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT-TIME, THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT COMPLETELY DARK AND IT BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO READ ANY OF THE CARS INSTRUMENTATION SUCH AS VEHICLE SPEED AND WARNING INDICATORS. AT VARIOUS TIMES SINCE THEN THE GAUGES IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAVE ALSO BECOME U... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 18, 2014
Incident date: Apr 15, 2013
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT-TIME, THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT COMPLETELY DARK AND IT BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO READ ANY OF THE CARS INSTRUMENTATION SUCH AS VEHICLE SPEED AND WARNING INDICATORS. AT VARIOUS TIMES SINCE THEN THE GAUGES IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAVE ALSO BECOME U... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 22, 2013
Incident date: Oct 22, 2013
WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE THE WHOLE DASH WILL GO DARK AND NOT LIGHT BACK UP OR KEEP FLICKERING. YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING OR ANY WARNING LIGHTS AND THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE DASH LIGHTS GO OUT. DRIVING ALONE IS UNSAFE AND EVEN WITH OUR 2 CHILDRE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 22, 2013
Incident date: Oct 22, 2013
WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE THE WHOLE DASH WILL GO DARK AND NOT LIGHT BACK UP OR KEEP FLICKERING. YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING OR ANY WARNING LIGHTS AND THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE DASH LIGHTS GO OUT. DRIVING ALONE IS UNSAFE AND EVEN WITH OUR 2 CHILDRE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 18, 2011
Incident date: Jan 8, 2011
MY 1993 LEXUS LS400 DASHLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING FROM ATLANTA, GA TO MIAMI, FL ON JANUARY 8TH, 2011. I COULD NOT SEE THE SPEEDOMETER OR ANY GAUGES! I HAVE SENT THE CIRCUIT BOARDS TO A LICENSED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER TO GET IT FIXED. EVERYTHING IS GOOD NOW BUT ALMOST CRASHED AT NIGHT AND ALMOST GOT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: Jun 12, 2004
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: Jun 12, 2004
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 3, 2009
Incident date: Jan 15, 2007
THE GAUGE CLUSTER LIGHTING ON MY 1993 LEXUS LS400 DOES NOT COME ON UNLESS IT IS ABOVE 75 DEGREES OR SO OUTSIDE OR IN THE PASSANGER COMPARTMENT. THE LIGHTING OF THE GAUGE CLUSTER IS NOT JUST NEEDED AT NIGHT. WITH THE GAUGES BEING ELECTRONICLY LIT YOU CAN'T SEE YOUR SPEED, REVS, ENGINE TEMP, OR FUEL L... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 27, 2009
Incident date: Nov 26, 2009
1993 LEXUS LS400 CLUSTER LIGHT FAILURE RESULTING IN THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS BEING COMPLETELY UNREADABLE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE SPEED, GAS LEVEL OR ANY WARNING LIGHTS. READ IN THE LEXUS FORUMS THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON AND LEXUS REFUSES TO RECALL EVEN THOUGH DEATH OR INJURY COULD RESULT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2009
Incident date: Nov 1, 2009
SPEEDOMETER - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING FAILURE. BECAUSE OF SOME FAULTY CONDENSER SPILLAGE CLUSTER LIGHTING FAILS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mar 11, 2009
Incident date: Feb 24, 2009
1993 LEXUS LS 400 DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK, INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 5, 2009
Incident date: Feb 27, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LEXUS LS400. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO DISPLAY READINGS FOR THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, AND FUEL GAUGE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THESE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 15, 2008
Incident date: Dec 14, 2008
MY LEXUS 1993 LS400 INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT LIGHT UP WHEN CAR IS STARTED. IT TAKES ABOUT 25 MINUTES OF THE CAR RUNNING UNTIL THE LIGHTS START TO FLICKER AND FINALLY COME ON. WHEN THEY AREN'T ON, WE CANNOT TELL HOW FAST WE GOING, HOW MUCH GAS WE HAVE AND ETC. I HAVE BEEN ON MANY SITES ABOUT THIS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Nov 26, 2008
Incident date: Nov 1, 2008
MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED, BUT SOMETIMES WILL COME ON AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. THE PROBLEM HAS JUST RECENTLY STARTED, BUT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE (TAKING LONGER FOR THE LIGHTS TO COME ON IF AT ALL). NO STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN YET TO REPAIR, BUT GIVEN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mar 16, 2008
Incident date: Mar 15, 2008
'93 LEXUS LS400 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE UNTIL CAR IS WARM (30-60 MINUTES) UNABLE TO SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mar 13, 2008
Incident date: Jan 13, 2008
NO LIGHT IN INSTRUMENTAL CLUSTER. EMPTY FUEL TANK. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE OFF. ODOMETER AND TRP OFF. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mar 12, 2008
Incident date: Mar 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS VIBRATING AND THE GAUGES DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 4, 2008
Incident date: Aug 10, 2007
1993 LEXUS LS400--FAILURE OF DASH LIGHTS--STARTED WITH FLICKING AND PROCEEDS TO NO LIGHTS AT ALL--NO WAY TO READ SPEED AND OTHER INFORMATION. CAR HAS LESS THEN 50,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED WELL. *CN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Nov 14, 2007
Incident date: Jul 21, 2007
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLICKERS OR GOES BLANK MAKEING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW HOW FAST OR SLOW YOU ARE GOING AND HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Aug 10, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1993 LEXUS LS400 MALFUNCTIONING FRONT DISPLAY PANEL CUSTOMER IS ASKING FOR A RECALL TO BE DONE**CC THE DEFECTIVE PANEL AT TIMES LIGHTS UP INITIALLY AND IMMEDIATELY GOES OFF. THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO READ ODOMETER, FUEL LEVEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jul 15, 2007
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
DASH LIGHTS DO NOT WORK WHEN COLD. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
May 25, 2007
Incident date: May 25, 2007
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON MY '93 LS 400 IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. SOMETIMES WHEN IT IS COLD IT WON'T LIGHT UP. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE TACHOMETER ONLY WORK SPORADICALLY. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH LEXUS VEHICLES FOR YEARS AND I WANT TO LEND MY VOICE TO THE MANY W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mar 7, 2007
Incident date: Mar 7, 2007
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT COME ON UNTIL THE CAR WARMS UP, SOMETIME IT TAKES 30 MINUTES. YOU CAN NOT SEE HOW FAST YOUR GOING,FUEL LEVEL OR ANYTHING RELATED TO DASH LIGHTS. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Feb 17, 2007
Incident date: Feb 15, 2007
DIGITAL DASHBOARD PROBLEMS THIS IS MY SECOND LEXUS LS , AND ON BOTH CARS THE DASH LIGHTS HAVE FAILED TO WORK . THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT SEE HOW FAST YOUR ARE GOING , AND IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SRS OR ANT LOCKING SYSTEM THE DRIVER HAS NO WAY OF KNOWING THERE IS A PROB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 2, 2006
Incident date: Sep 24, 2004
MY SPEEDOMETER AND TACH INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO OPERATE. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 23, 2006
Incident date: Jun 1, 2005
1993 LEXUS LS 400 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE - SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND GAS GAUGE DO NOT WORK IN COLD WEATHER UNTIL VEHICLE WARMS UP. OCCASIONALLY THE ELECTROLUMINESCENT INSTRUMENT LIGHTING FAILS TOO. EITHER SITUATION RESULTS IN A SAFETY CONCERN RELATED TO VEHICLE OPERATION. DEALER EXPLAINED T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Oct 16, 2006
Incident date: Oct 14, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRACKETS USED TO HOLD THE HOOD OPEN FAILED TO KEEP PRESSURE AND ALLOWED THE HOOD TO CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 24, 2006
Incident date: Sep 23, 2006
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL LIGHT FAILURE..UNABLE TO READ FUEL QUANTITY OR SPEED..PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT BECAUSE OF THE EXCESSIVE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM I WILL HOLD THE NHTSA SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL ACCIDENTS INCLUDING SPEEDING TICKETS PERTAINING TO THIS VEHICLE AS FROM TODAY 09/2... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Aug 16, 2006
Incident date: Mar 10, 2005
MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE LEXUS AUTOS THAT I OWN AND OWNED IN THE PAST. IT INVOLVES THE GAS CYLINDER THAT HOLDS THE HOOD UP. AFTER A FEW YEARS THE GAS LEAKS OUT MAKING THE HOOD A HAZARD BY COMING DOWN ON YOUR HEAD UNEXPECTEDLY. IF IT IS A WARM DAY, IT STAYS UP A LITTLE LONGER THAN A COLD DAY. I HAVE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 27, 2006
Incident date: May 24, 2006
I DROVE MY CAR TO WORK ON THURSDAY. AFTER WORK WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME, I SMELLED GAS. WHEN I GOT HOME THE CAR WAS SMOKING UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MY SON ALMOST OPENED THE HOOD TO CHECK THE SMOKE; HE BURNED HIS FINGER. A PASSERBY TOLD HIM NOT TO OPEN IT BECAUSE IT WAS ON FIRE. MY SON CALLED 911. I DON... Read more
Fire
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Apr 18, 2006
Incident date: Apr 10, 2006
DASH LIGHT GOES OUT, SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 4, 2006
Incident date: Jan 10, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE BACK LIGHTING FOR THE GAUGE CLUSTER DID NOT COME ON, UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS WARM. THE MILEAGE WAS NOT RECORDED PROPERLY. THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED,CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GASOLINE. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS DID NO STAY LIGHTED IN THE DARKNESS, AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 13, 2004
Incident date: Oct 10, 2004
INSTRUMENT PANEL IS UNREADABLE--LIGHTING IS COMPLETELY OUT. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Nov 2, 2004
Incident date: Nov 2, 2004
HELLO, HAVE A 1993 LS400, WHICH HAS BAD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. NO LIGHTS TURN ON IN COLD DAYS. THE FUEL GAUGE IS ALSO NOT WORKING, EVEN THE TRIP COMPUTER DOSE NOT RECORD WHILE THE LIGHTS ARE OFF. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND OUT HOW MUCN FUEL IS LEFT. THIS CAR IS MY WIFE'S CAR AND SHE IS REALLY FRUSTRATE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 2, 2004
Incident date: Nov 2, 2004
HELLO, HAVE A 1993 LS400, WHICH HAS BAD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. NO LIGHTS TURN ON IN COLD DAYS. THE FUEL GAUGE IS ALSO NOT WORKING, EVEN THE TRIP COMPUTER DOSE NOT RECORD WHILE THE LIGHTS ARE OFF. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND OUT HOW MUCN FUEL IS LEFT. THIS CAR IS MY WIFE'S CAR AND SHE IS REALLY FRUSTRATE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 3, 2004
Incident date: Aug 30, 2004
I BECAME A VICTIM OF A CURBSTONER ON AUGUST 30, 2004, WHEN I BOUGHT A USED VEHICLE (93 LEXUS LS400, VIN: [XXX]) FROM A "SUPPOSED" WASHINGTON AUTO DEALER. HIS DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] HE DID NOT CHECK ANY BOXES ON ODOMETER DISCLOSURE/TITLE EXTENSION STATE... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Sep 3, 2004
Incident date: Aug 30, 2004
I BECAME A VICTIM OF A CURBSTONER ON AUGUST 30, 2004, WHEN I BOUGHT A USED VEHICLE (93 LEXUS LS400, VIN: [XXX]) FROM A "SUPPOSED" WASHINGTON AUTO DEALER. HIS DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] HE DID NOT CHECK ANY BOXES ON ODOMETER DISCLOSURE/TITLE EXTENSION STATE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
THE INSTURMENT PANEL ON MY 93 LEXUS LS400 WORKS ONLY WHEN THE CAR IS WARM. IF THERE'S COLD ENOUGH WEATHER IT WILL NEVER LIGHT UP. I WORK ABOUT 10 MINUTES FROM HOME AND I NEVER CAN SEE HOW FAST I'M GOING, HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE, ETC. THE ONLY TIME IT EVER COMES ON IS IF IT'S VERY WARM OUT AND I DRIVE FO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 29, 2004
Incident date: May 28, 2004
THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER NEEDLES ON MY DASHBOARD WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. THEY ARE USUALLY STUCK AT "0," BUT SPORADICALLY JUMP TO LIFE ON OCCASION AND WORK FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME. VERY FRUSTRATING. THE CAR IS A 1993 LEXUS LS400. *LA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 25, 2004
Incident date: Feb 2, 1998
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HAVE A '93 LEXUS LS400. APPARENTLY, 80% OF THESE CARS IN THIS YEAR HAVE FAULTY INSTUMENT PANELS. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACH NEEDLES DO NOT WORK, GAS GAUGE IS HARDLY RESPONSIVE, AND AT NIGHT THE LIGHTS FAIL TO TURN ON LEAVING THE DRIVER IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS OF COURS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Apr 25, 2004
Incident date: Feb 2, 1998
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HAVE A '93 LEXUS LS400. APPARENTLY, 80% OF THESE CARS IN THIS YEAR HAVE FAULTY INSTUMENT PANELS. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACH NEEDLES DO NOT WORK, GAS GAUGE IS HARDLY RESPONSIVE, AND AT NIGHT THE LIGHTS FAIL TO TURN ON LEAVING THE DRIVER IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS OF COURS... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 25, 2004
Incident date: Feb 2, 1998
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HAVE A '93 LEXUS LS400. APPARENTLY, 80% OF THESE CARS IN THIS YEAR HAVE FAULTY INSTUMENT PANELS. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACH NEEDLES DO NOT WORK, GAS GAUGE IS HARDLY RESPONSIVE, AND AT NIGHT THE LIGHTS FAIL TO TURN ON LEAVING THE DRIVER IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS OF COURS... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 LEXUS LS400
32 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 |
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0008-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-SB-0179-17 Obs
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-SB-0048-08 Obs
Dec 5, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
L-SB-0041-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
LSB008214
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
L-SB-0082-14
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the S
LSB009213B
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
L-BO-004-05 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
L-SB-0092-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
L-TT-0031-10
Nov 7, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
L-SB-0041-11 Rev
Oct 1, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
LSB001013
Feb 21, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devic
01202
Oct 11, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *TT
BO00501
Mar 23, 2001
150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT
AX00101
Mar 9, 2001
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SUBJECT REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT
ST010101
Feb 16, 2001
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT
EG95002
Apr 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY AND SUPPLY PARTS. *TW
LEXUS LS400 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS LS400 across all model years (1990, 2001).
11
Total Recalls
424
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
58
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
LEXUS LS400 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.