1994 LEXUS LS400
0 recalls, 76 complaints - 32 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
76 total complaints
3 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 14 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 7 |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 29, 2017
Incident date: Jun 29, 2017
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION FAILS, LEAVING INSTRUMENTS INVISIBLE DUE TO INSTRUMENT DESIGN. AT THE SAME TIME, THE FUEL GAUGE STOPS INDICATING FUEL LEVEL. ON MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE, THIS HAPPENS WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 75 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. IN COOLER TEMPERATURES, THE ILLUMINATION AND FU... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 20, 2014
Incident date: Nov 19, 2014
BOTH SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DO NOT RETRACT. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Jun 24, 2014
Incident date: Mar 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT FIT SNUG AROUND A PERSON. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THREE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR SEAT. THE FAILURE HAS CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 27, 2014
Incident date: Feb 27, 2007
THE DASHBOARD PANEL GOES "BLACK" AND ALL INSTRUMENTATION FAILS AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME THREE TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR. THEN SECOND TIME AT ABOUT 115000 AND THEN AGAIN AT APPROX 129500. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE CAR IS NOT LEGALLY DRIVABLE AS THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW EXACT SPEED ETC. THIS TYP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 20, 2014
Incident date: Feb 11, 2014
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED AND THEN WENT COMPLETELY DARK. FIRST IT WOULD COME BACK ON AFTER THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR 10 MINUTES OR MORE. NOW IT DOES NOT LIGHT UP AT ALL. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 2, 2012
Incident date: Oct 1, 2011
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT LIGHT UP. IT TAKES ABOUT AN HOUR OF DRIVING TO "WARM UP" THE DASHBOARD AND WILL EVENTUALLY FLICKER. THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY AND SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH ALL LEXUS LS400S. I AM ALSO HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING LEAKING. THE LEAKAGE H... Read more
STEERING
Oct 2, 2012
Incident date: Oct 1, 2011
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT LIGHT UP. IT TAKES ABOUT AN HOUR OF DRIVING TO "WARM UP" THE DASHBOARD AND WILL EVENTUALLY FLICKER. THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY AND SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH ALL LEXUS LS400S. I AM ALSO HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING LEAKING. THE LEAKAGE H... Read more
STEERING
Jul 6, 2012
Incident date: Mar 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 18, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO SEE ANY OF THE GAUGES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 20, 2011
Incident date: Nov 16, 2011
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 16, 2011
Incident date: Dec 1, 2009
1994 LEXUS LS400..DASH LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT GAUGES WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMP IS IN THE 60'S OR BELOW..WHEN THE CAR WARMS, THE LIGHTS AND GAUGES WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF TIL THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS WARMED COMPLETELY, USUALLY 5-7MINS..HOWEVER, IF THE OUTSIDE IS 45DEGREES OR BELOW, T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS JUST FLICKER AWHILE BEFORE COMING ON. I HAVE TRIED TO GET LEXUS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT IT IS NOT ON WARRANTY. THEY WOULD FIX IT FOR 1400.00. IT IS NOW WORSE AND DO NOT LIGHT UP. *KB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 25, 2011
Incident date: Oct 12, 2010
I HAVE A 1994 LEXUS LS 400, ON DAYS WHEN THE TEMP IS BELOW 70 DEGREES THE CLUSTER LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. WHEN THE VEHICLE WARMS UP, WHICH THE TIME VARIES, THE CLUSTER LIGHTS FLICKER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN THEY GO ON. WHEN ITS COLDER THEY DON'T GO ON AT ALL. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE AT NIGHT TO SE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 25, 2011
Incident date: Oct 12, 2010
I HAVE A 1994 LEXUS LS 400, ON DAYS WHEN THE TEMP IS BELOW 70 DEGREES THE CLUSTER LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. WHEN THE VEHICLE WARMS UP, WHICH THE TIME VARIES, THE CLUSTER LIGHTS FLICKER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN THEY GO ON. WHEN ITS COLDER THEY DON'T GO ON AT ALL. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE AT NIGHT TO SE... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 10, 2011
Incident date: Jan 10, 2009
1994 LEXUS LS400 INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS NOT WORKING WHEN COLD, AND NOW EVEN IN THE SUMMER IT TAKES LONGER FOR THE LIGHTS TO COME ON. IN COLDER WEATHER MY LIGHTS DON'T GO ON UNTIL THE CAR IS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES. I CANNOT SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING, AND THE SAFETY OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 10, 2011
Incident date: Jan 10, 2009
1994 LEXUS LS400 INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS NOT WORKING WHEN COLD, AND NOW EVEN IN THE SUMMER IT TAKES LONGER FOR THE LIGHTS TO COME ON. IN COLDER WEATHER MY LIGHTS DON'T GO ON UNTIL THE CAR IS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES. I CANNOT SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING, AND THE SAFETY OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Nov 5, 2010
Incident date: Nov 5, 2010
1994 LEXUS LS400 INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS NOT WORKING WHEN COLD, AND NOW EVEN IN THE SUMMER IT TAKES LONGER FOR THE LIGHTS TO COME ON. IN COLDER WEATHER MY LIGHTS DON'T GO ON UNTIL THE CAR IS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES. I CANNOT SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING, AND THE SAFETY OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORKERS... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 5, 2010
Incident date: Nov 5, 2010
1994 LEXUS LS400 INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS NOT WORKING WHEN COLD, AND NOW EVEN IN THE SUMMER IT TAKES LONGER FOR THE LIGHTS TO COME ON. IN COLDER WEATHER MY LIGHTS DON'T GO ON UNTIL THE CAR IS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES. I CANNOT SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING, AND THE SAFETY OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORKERS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 29, 2009
Incident date: Oct 1, 2007
OUR 1994 LEXUS LS400 HAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000 MILES CURRENTLY. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS BECAME ERRATIC, FREQUENTLY FAILING TO COME ON DURING COLD WEATHER. THIS WOULD REQUIRE THAT WE WAITED WITH THE ENGINE ON UNTIL THE CAR HEATED UP BEFORE BEING DRIVABLE SAFELY. THE LENGTH OF ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Sep 29, 2009
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
LEXUS INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILURE RESULTS IN DRIVER'S INABILITY TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE VEHICLE SPEED. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN ONGOING IN MY 1994 LEXUS LS400 FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 123000 MILES AND STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 90000. IN COLDER WEATHER ESPECIALLY, THE DASHBOARD... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 29, 2009
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
LEXUS INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILURE RESULTS IN DRIVER'S INABILITY TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE VEHICLE SPEED. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN ONGOING IN MY 1994 LEXUS LS400 FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 123000 MILES AND STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 90000. IN COLDER WEATHER ESPECIALLY, THE DASHBOARD... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 12, 2009
Incident date: May 14, 2008
1994 LEXUS LS 400 DASH LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. WHERE AS YOU CANNOT TELL HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING. ALSO THE GAUGES DO NOT WORK. IF THE ENGINE GETS OVER HEATED , THERE'S NO WAY TO KNOW. AS I AM 74 YEARS OLD WITH THE GAUGES NOT WORKING I HAVE RUN OUT MANY TIMES. I FEEL LEXUS SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS PROB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 12, 2009
Incident date: May 14, 2008
1994 LEXUS LS 400 DASH LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. WHERE AS YOU CANNOT TELL HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING. ALSO THE GAUGES DO NOT WORK. IF THE ENGINE GETS OVER HEATED , THERE'S NO WAY TO KNOW. AS I AM 74 YEARS OLD WITH THE GAUGES NOT WORKING I HAVE RUN OUT MANY TIMES. I FEEL LEXUS SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS PROB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Dec 4, 2008
Incident date: Nov 20, 2008
I HAVE 94 LS400 AND WHEN THE PLACE IS COLD INSTRUMENT PANEL TAKES 10 TO 15 MINUTES TO LIGHT UP AND THAT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE PLACE IS COLD. WHEN THE PLACE IS HOT EVERY THING IS FINE. *TR
AIR BAGS
Oct 14, 2008
Incident date: Oct 10, 2008
TRAVELING AT ABOUT 40 MPH, I REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. MY FRONT END WAS DESTROYED. *TR
Crash
3 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2008
Incident date: Oct 14, 2004
1. TIME AS IN ITS INEVITABLE, COLD START, COLD CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS OF 50F AND A COLD START ARE NEARLY GUARANTEED TO EXHIBIT THIS ISSUE. 2. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES, ITS ILLUMINATION, THE CENTER CONSOLE & SHIFTER ILLUMINATION FAILS EVERY COLD START BELOW 70F AND CAN OCCUR BELOW 85F. A COLD... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 10, 2008
Incident date: Jul 15, 2001
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND CLIMATE CONTROL LCD FAILURES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Apr 6, 2008
Incident date: Apr 3, 2008
1994 LEXUS LS 400 MY CLUSTER LIGHTING AND SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER CABLES ARE FAULTY I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS PROBLEMATIC FOR THIS LEXUS MODEL. IT IS QUITE UNSAFE AND THE DEALER WANTS $3,000 TO REPAIR. I FEEL IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED SINCE IT HAS BEEN QUITE UNSAFE FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 1, 2008
Incident date: Sep 11, 2007
I 'M THE OWNER OF A 1994 LEXUS LS 400. THE REASON I AM PLACING THIS COMPLAINT IS BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN DOING CONSTANT RESEARCH ON THE REASON OR/S MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS GONE OUT. I'M VERY SHOCKED TO FIND OUT THAT A COMPANY WHO PRIDES THEMSELVES ON THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION HASN'T ADDRESS THIS ISSUE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Feb 7, 2007
Incident date: Jan 9, 2005
DASH LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 28, 2006
Incident date: Sep 9, 2006
I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON THE LEXUS LS400. IT SEEMS TO BE MORE THAN JUST A RANDOM FEW, AS I HAVE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF THIS HAPPENING AND BEING A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT LEXUS REFUSES TO ADDRESS. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED AT THE EXPENSE OF LEXU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 10, 2006
Incident date: Sep 1, 2006
1994 LS 400, DASH WILL NOT COME ON FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 20-30 MINUTES OF DRIVING EACH MORNING THEN FLICKERS FOR AWHILE THEN COMES ON. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 17, 2006
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY...*NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 6, 2006
Incident date: Apr 5, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL. UPDATED 05/03/06. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 2, 2006
Incident date: Jan 2, 2006
SINCE 80,000 MILES, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS HAVE DISPLAYED INTERMITENT LIGHTING. THE PROBLEM IS WORST WHEN THE CAR IS COLD (BELOW 60F). WHEN YOU START IT UP, THE DASH IS DARK. THEN, AS THE CAR WARMS UP, THE NEEDLES WILL FLICKER AND COME ON ( IF YOU ARE LUCKY), FOLLOWED BY THE BACKGROUND FLICKERING AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 29, 2005
Incident date: Oct 29, 2005
I HAVE A 1994 LEXUS LS400. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 65F, THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIGHTS INCLUDING THE SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, AND ODOMETER GO DARK. AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THEY FINALLY COME ON. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE I AM NOT ABLE TO SEE THE SPEED AT WHICH I AM GOING. I UN... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 2, 2005
Incident date: Jan 24, 2005
ALL OF THE SEAT BELTS IN THE VEHICLE DO NOT RETRACT BACK, MAKING THE SEAT BELT LOOSE. THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS IF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS WERE TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CONSUMER.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 2, 2004
Incident date: Dec 2, 2002
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERING LIGHTING. THE INSTRUMENT WAS DESIGNED IN A WAY IN WHICH IT NEEDED TO BE LIGHTED DAY OR NIGHT. THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS IN THE CONSUMER VEHICLE STARTED TO MALFUNCTION ABOUT A YEAR AGO. THEY WOULD NOT COME IN COLD WEATHER UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES. T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 19, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 2004
I HAD A 1994 LS400. EVERY MORNING, UPON A COLD START FIRST TIME, MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT LIGHT UP IMMEDIATELY. THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS ARE COMPLETELY DARK:- TACHOMETER (NEEDLE IS MOVING) SPEEDOMETER (NEEDLE IS MOVING) OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE (DEAD) FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR (DEAD) ODOMETE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 19, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 2004
I HAD A 1994 LS400. EVERY MORNING, UPON A COLD START FIRST TIME, MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT LIGHT UP IMMEDIATELY. THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS ARE COMPLETELY DARK:- TACHOMETER (NEEDLE IS MOVING) SPEEDOMETER (NEEDLE IS MOVING) OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE (DEAD) FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR (DEAD) ODOMETE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 16, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2004
I HAVE A '94 LEXUS LS400 THAT HAS INTERMITTENT DASH LIGHT PROBLEMS. FROM WHAT I'VE READ ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. WHEN THE WEATHER IS COOL THERE ARE NO DASH LIGHTS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, ETC. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WOULD COST $2,400. TO HAVE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 27, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
I HAVE 1994 LS400. THE WHOLE DASH WILL NOT LIGHT UP WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD, CAUSING DRIVER NOT TO SEE ANY OF THE WARNING LIGHTS, SPEED, OR FUEL LEVEL. I BELIEVE THIS LEAVES THE CAR OCCUPANTS IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE LEXUS DEALER WANTS AN ABSURB AMOUNT OF MONEY ($1200) TO FIX PROBLEM, WHI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 1, 2004
Incident date: Jan 7, 2004
ON COLD MORNINGS DASH CLUSTER WILL NOT LIGHT UP. AFTER A WHILE WHEN CAR WARMS UP LIGHTS WILL START TO FLICKER AND THEN WORK FOR REST OF DAY. WHEN CLUSTER DOES NOT LIGHT UP NOTHING IS VISIBLE ON DASHBOARD. APPARENTLY THIS IS COMMON ENOUGH THAT THERE ARE TWO ENGINEERS ON EBAY SELLING REPAIRS. LOOK... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Dec 23, 2003
Incident date: Nov 23, 2003
MY SITUATION DEALS WITH TWO OF BRIDGESTONES POORLY CONSTRUCTED TIRES WHICH I HAD PURCHASED NOT TOO LONG AGO. BELOW, I HAVE INCLUDED THE LETTER I HAD WRITTEN TO BRIDGESTONE. I TOOK MANY PICTURES OF THE TIRES THE DAY I DISCOVERED THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACKS. THE TIRES ARE CURRENTLY IN MY GARAGE AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 15, 2003
Incident date: Jan 15, 2000
1994 LEXUS LS400 WITH BAD INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PANEL FAILS TO LIGHT UP BELOW 55-60 DEGREES. SAFETY HAZARD. *LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2003
Incident date: Aug 25, 2003
INSTRUMENT PANEL DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. SPEEDOMETER/ GASOLINE/ OIL PRESSURE GAUGE NOT WORKING AT ALL. ALSO THERE IS NO LIGHT AT INSTRUMENT PANEL. . DEALER NOTIFIED WILL COST TO FIX $950.OO.*AK *NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 8, 2003
THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE DASH LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jul 13, 2003
Incident date: Oct 5, 2002
1994 LS400 DASHLIGHT PROBLEM,WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD NONE OF THE DASHLIGHTS WORK...???? WHAT IS GOING ON? THIS OCCURS DAILY, AND IS GETTING WORSE. I HAVE CALLED LEXUS ON THIS PROBLEM (ALONG WITH THE PEELING PAINT) AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE PAINT (VEHICLE ALWAYS GARAGED) UNLESS I PAY THEM $8000.... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 1, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 2003
ELECTRONIC GUAGE CLUSTER FAILS WHEN STARTING UP IN THE MORNING. ONCE THE CAR (DASH) WARMS UP, THE NEEDLES AND LIGHTS FLICKER AND FINALLY TURN ON. UNABLE TO SEE FUEL GUAGE, MILEAGE AND TACH.SPEEDO FOR UP TO 20 MINUTES AFTER STARTUP.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 6, 2003
Incident date: May 6, 2003
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT ON COLD/COOL MORNINGS. THEY WILL COME ON AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME IN WARM MONTHS, THEY DO NOT COME ON AT ALL DURING COLD WEATHER. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE 1994 LEXUS LS400. POSSIBLY A DEFECTIVE UNIT. DEALER WANTS 1200 TO CORRECT WHAT I BELIEVE IS A MANUFA... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 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
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