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Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007126588 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
901115105 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
005111828 LEXUS LS400 1993 DASH LIGHTS DO NOT WORK WHEN COLD. *AK
007106993 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
007103857 LEXUS LS400 1990 I have a 1990 lexus ls 400 and i have had to change my alternator and power steering pump 3 times due to the power steering pump having a leak and
007103856 LEXUS LS400 1990 I have a 1990 lexus ls 400 and i have had to change my alternator and power steering pump 3 times due to the power steering pump having a leak and
007097701 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
007095678 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
005094459 LEXUS LS400 1994 DASH LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON. *NM
004084147 LEXUS LS400 1993 MY SPEEDOMETER AND TACH INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO OPERATE. *NM
006083569 LEXUS LS400 1994 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
005083008 LEXUS LS400 1993 1993 lexus ls 400 instrument cluster failure - speedometer, tachometer and gas gauge do not work in cold weather until vehicle warms up. occasionally
006082207 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
006081513 LEXUS LS400 1994 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
006081190 LEXUS LS400 2000 2000 LEXUS LS400 LURCHED FORWARD NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. *KB *NM
006079958 LEXUS LS400 1993 Instrument cluster panel light failure..unable to read fuel quantity or speed..please be advised that because of the excessive complaints regarding
005075584 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
006066385 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
006062871 LEXUS LS400 1993 DASH LIGHT GOES OUT, SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY. *NM
005062679 LEXUS LS400 1994 DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY...*NM
006061680 LEXUS LS400 1994 Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster panel failed to illuminate. the vehicle was seen by a dealer for
006054952 LEXUS LS400 1995 FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT WHILE DRIVING. *NM
005051815 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
006051535 LEXUS LS400 1994 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
005048159 LEXUS LS400 1998 1. vehicle has trouble starting. 2. starter failure. have to turn ignition several times (15-20) to get the starter to rotate. i know there was a
005044588 LEXUS LS400 1994 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.
004040662 LEXUS LS400 2000 Dt: the caller said while driving 50 mph the vehicle accelerated to a faster speed very quickly. there was an accident. the caller sustained
005034280 LEXUS LS400 1999 While slowly pulling into a shoppping center parking place that was perpendicular to the street, i had my foot on the brake when my vehicle suddenly
005030258 LEXUS LS400 1999 Lexus ls 400 1999 model. dangerous hesitation upon acceleration. further after driving this car for two years, i have neck pains from the daily
005005739 LEXUS LS400 1994 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
005005570 LEXUS LS400 1998 The vehicle was damaged with altered paper and the rear passenger panel was scraped behind the tire. it appeared as though this damage was pre-
004312444 LEXUS LS400 1998 Driving at 25 mph i heard a beeping sound and the vsc off light on the dash came up along with the check engine light. i believe my vehicle then went
004311704 LEXUS LS400 1990 WHEN CLOSING THE FRONT DOORS THE HANDLE SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME.*AK
004311132 LEXUS LS400 2000 After starting the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated at a high speed. the condition caused the vehicle to hit three parked vehicles and one vehicle in
004307847 LEXUS LS400 1993 INSTRUMENT PANEL IS UNREADABLE--LIGHTING IS COMPLETELY OUT. *JB
004307228 LEXUS LS400 1998 STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR ACCELERATED TO THE POINT IT WAS SPINNING TIRES. CAR WAS PUT INTO PARK AND THE CAR WAS BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL. *AK
004307054 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
004307053 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
004300022 LEXUS LS400 1999 While working on the vehicle, the hood fell down on the consumer. *jb the pistons in the hood were not sufficient enough to hold the weight of the
003295716 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
004291495 LEXUS LS400 1999 While driving 2 mph, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. the consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a building
004285042 LEXUS LS400 1994 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
004285041 LEXUS LS400 1994 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
004283099 LEXUS LS400 2000 Three events occurred where my 2000 lexus 400 accelerated on its own in beginning to start moving by releasing my foot from the brake. the first
004282486 LEXUS LS400 1993 The speedometer and odometer needles on my dashboard work only intermittently. they are usually stuck at "0," but sporadically jump to life on
998272362 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
998272361 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
998272360 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
998272359 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
998272358 LEXUS LS400 1993 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
0000271970 LEXUS LS400 1995 After driving for a long period of time vehicle stalled while decreasing the speed due to loss of power steering. vehicle was taken to the dealer
004270491 LEXUS LS400 1994 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
0000268735 LEXUS LS400 1996 Vehicle was having a problem with the seat belts retracting. the seat belt did not go back into its original position after it was extended. provide
003267664 LEXUS LS400 1994 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
004266766 LEXUS LS400 2000 WHILE CONSUMER WAS PARKING IN A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *AK *NM
004264912 LEXUS LS400 1996 SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK
004262677 LEXUS LS400 1994 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
0000252925 LEXUS LS400 1995 THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A SEAT BELT PROBLEM. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE. *AK *NM
002252610 LEXUS LS400 1995 Both of the front seat belts were inoperative. they failed to retract back into the holster. the dealership told the consumer the seat belts would
000246230 LEXUS LS400 1994 1994 LEXUS LS400 WITH BAD INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PANEL FAILS TO LIGHT UP BELOW 55-60 DEGREES. SAFETY HAZARD. *LA
0000245172 LEXUS LS400 1993 THE FRONT SEAT BELT BECAME UNBUCKLED WITHOUT PUSHING THE RELEASE BUTTON. ALSO, FRONTO SEAT BELT GOT STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION. *AK
0000243290 LEXUS LS400 1992 The digital instrument cluster lights flicker and goe completely blank. this only occurs upon cold start. the lights come back on when vehicle warms
002238577 LEXUS LS400 1993 Instrument panel lights does not turn on in the morning, an it takes 30-45 min to flicker and light up. the cost to install at the lexus dealership
003235946 LEXUS LS400 1993 I am experiencing major problems with the instrument cluster on my 1993 lexus ls400. whenever the temperature drops below 70 degrees, the instrument
003235675 LEXUS LS400 1995 On going and continuous starter problems. started researching and found on consumer guide website that nhtsa issued a recall. dealer never advised
003232875 LEXUS LS400 1994 Instrument panel doesn't work properly. speedometer/ gasoline/ oil pressure gauge not working at all. also there is no light at instrument panel. .
003230739 LEXUS LS400 1990 Instrument panel lights don't work (speedometer) on 90 lexus ls400. apparently it's happened to all of them or is happening to all of them. cost $
003229740 LEXUS LS400 1998 CONSUMER STATES WHILE APPLYING BRAKES SUUDENLY VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
002222940 LEXUS LS400 1994 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
002221780 LEXUS LS400 1995 Dealer replaced starter, failed to inform me that there was a defect with a corrective action provided by manufacturer at no cost to me. nhtsa #
003213313 LEXUS LS400 1994 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
002211793 LEXUS LS400 1994 I owned a lexus 1994 ls400 car. i had a safety complaint against lexus for producing faulty instrument cockpit. when i start the car in the morning,
001211281 LEXUS LS400 1994 I owned a lexus 1994 ls400 car. i had a safety complaint against lexus for producing faulty seat belts. my front passenger seat belt does not fully
000202513 LEXUS LS400 1994 1994 lexus model ls400. instrument panel will not light up in cold weather. cannot see speedometer and gauges do not work. this defect did not
003201901 LEXUS LS400 1994 Instrument panel will not light up at all. the guages will not illuminated, you cannot tell how fast you are going, how much gas you have, or if
0000200124 LEXUS LS400 1995 THE VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING WITH OUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH
000196242 LEXUS LS400 1994 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AND NEEDLES INDICATORS WENT BAD. NO SPEED DISPLAYED
002196189 LEXUS LS400 1993 DASHBOARD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK UNTIL VEHICLE HAS BEE DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES.
003196143 LEXUS LS400 1993 The instrument cluster in my '93 lexus ls400 goes dead intermittently. when this happens, every indicator stops working. i believe that this is a
992196137 LEXUS LS400 1993 LEXUS - 93 LS400 - DASH CLUSTER NO LONGER SHOWS SPEED, ENGINE RPM, AND FUEL LEVEL. TS
000196107 LEXUS LS400 1994 I have a '94 lexus ls400 on which the instrument panel display does not function at low temperatures. it will take up to an hour of driving before
000196106 LEXUS LS400 1994 I have a '94 lexus ls400 on which the instrument panel display does not function at low temperatures. it will take up to an hour of driving before
002196103 LEXUS LS400 1994 I have a 1994 lexus ls400 with defective instrument panel lighting and it is a problem on a very large number of ls400 automobiles. this problem
002196054 LEXUS LS400 1994 The whole dash will not light up when the weather is cold, and cause driver not to see any of the warning lights, speed, or fuel level. this leaves
002195761 LEXUS LS400 1995 CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE STARTER STAYS ON EVEN WHEN THE KEY IS OUT OF THE IGNITION .*JB
002190886 LEXUS LS400 1993 The instrument panel appear dark intil the vehicle warm up. causing the consumer unable to see. please furnish additional information, dealer is
002184001 LEXUS LS400 1999 Right rear tire had a blowout while driving at 30 mph on a 1999, lexus ls400. original equipment, tire size p225/60r16, dot# ela6 cbc528. manufacturer
002179050 LEXUS LS400 1997 A fire started in engine compartment while vehicle was parked in the garage. manufacturer was notified via letter. *ak consumer states that 1 week
001174093 LEXUS LS400 1994 When it's cold outside vehicle has no dash board lights, making driver unable to read signal. he wouldnt know fast he is going or how much gas they
0000171794 LEXUS LS400 1994 INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS GO OUT. CAN'T SEE ANY GUAGES ON DASH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM. *AK
001165731 LEXUS LS400 1997 Vehicle was involved in a driver side front fender collision at 50 mph, and both frontal air bags and side air bags did not deploy. dealer/
001165730 LEXUS LS400 1997 Vehicle was involved in a driver side front fender collision at 50 mph, and both frontal air bags and side air bags did not deploy. dealer/
002165324 LEXUS LS400 1998 While parking vehicle at 5 mph, and without warning, vehicle suddenly lunged foward, slamming into a wall. vehicle was towed to a body shop. please
001158466 LEXUS LS400 2001 Consumer pulled away from a stop and t-boned another vehicle going 40-50mph. front end of consumer's vehicle collapsed. consumer is currently
001154409 LEXUS LS400 1990 WHILE DRIVING 30MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER, AND CONSUMER REARENDED VEHICLE. CONSUMER'S AIRBAG DIDNOT DEPLOY.*AK
0000151433 LEXUS LS400 1994 Consumer went to a tire shop and technician informed him that chrome plating of tire was causing chrome to peel off/ break seal, and air
001150379 LEXUS LS400 1998 At a stop vehicle lurched out of control and accelerated without touching gas pedal. brakes did not stop vehicle, and rearended another vehicle.
000149021 LEXUS LS400 1995 When stopping front end of vehicle makes a loud banging, clunking sound. took to dealer, and they replaced front suspension strut bar. please
000149020 LEXUS LS400 1995 DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT TAKE UP THE SLACK. WHILE DRIVING IT IS NOT TIGHT.*AK
000132621 LEXUS LS400 1997 WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING NOISE, DEALER HAD TO SAND ROTORS TO REMOVE RUST. *SLC
996129879 LEXUS LS400 1992 Vehicle experiences ongoing problem with the noisy front wheel bearing, 2 repairs have been completed, the second repair consumer paid for. consumer
996129878 LEXUS LS400 1992 Vehicle experiences ongoing problem with the noisy front wheel bearing, 2 repairs have been completed, the second repair consumer paid for. consumer
999123810 LEXUS LS400 1998 Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 85mph on highway and it was a 100 degrees. she heard a bumping noise. tire was hitting up against the
998120306 LEXUS LS400 1999 Firestone turanza original equipment on a lexus ls400 1999. while driving 75mph right rear tire's air went out. tread was still on the tire, but
999109641 LEXUS LS400 1999 When skid control light is on throttle disables, causing vehicle not to accelerate at any speed, and vehicle still idles. driver has to turn off
001105481 LEXUS LS400 1999 The throttle sensor failed causing the vehicle to suddenly stop while driving or causing it to start but the car would not rev when depressing the
001105480 LEXUS LS400 1999 The throttle sensor failed causing the vehicle to suddenly stop while driving or causing it to start but the car would not rev when depressing the
001105280 LEXUS LS400 1993 DOOR LOCK WILL NOT RELEASE ON DRIVERS SIDE. *YH
001102468 LEXUS LS400 1994 Failed lighting system makes instruments impossible to see day or night. a common lexus problem and a safety concern. dealers quoted over $1000 to
0000091622 LEXUS LS400 1999 Engine revs to extremely high rpm ( ~5000 ) with no throttle input from driver. this problem has occurred twice on this vehicle recently . the second
001085102 LEXUS LS400 1994 Chrome delaminated from alloy wheel, safety issue in that tire deflates. casual conversation with tire store inticated that chrome delamination is not
001084896 LEXUS LS400 1993 Car was in a parking lot. started, put in reverse, then put in drive and car took off steered to the right and hit two other parked cars before i got
000068072 LEXUS LS400 1998 Driving under normal conditions, traction control warning beeper and light would come on, car would swerve as brakes and accellerator would actuate
999060849 LEXUS LS400 1996 As highway speed is increased frontal/side wind off windshield caused at two different times for me to have to realign the car on the roadway due
998028599 LEXUS LS400 1990 The wiring harness along the trunk keeps breaking. depending on which wire breaks each time, the effects range from loss of rear tailight functions
000015878 LEXUS LS400 1993 Consumer states she experienced a flat tire, she took tire back to where it was purchased and the store repaired it, consumer took vehicle into local
000013894 LEXUS LS400 1998 The bridgestone tires on the vehicle experienced two flats on both right rear and left rear within 4 months, consumer replaced all the bridgestone
0000182738 LEXUS LS400 1991 CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT
995182306 LEXUS LS400 1990 THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
994163168 LEXUS LS400 1993 VEHICLE WAS AT COMPLETE STOP, AT SPEED 20MPH APLLIED THE BRAKES, EXPERIENCE BRAKE LOCKUP VEHICLE PULL VERY HARD TO RIGHT IMPACT 1:00 POSITION. TT
995160360 LEXUS LS400 1993 HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
994159788 LEXUS LS400 1991 EMERGENCY BRAKE IS FAULTY. TT
0000151118 LEXUS LS400 1992 SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASES BY ITSELF AND WILL NOT RETRACT. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
999139641 LEXUS LS400 1999 While making a u-turn the vehicle suddenly accelerated. driver put the brakes on, and the brakes squealed and did not stop vehicle. it lost control
999139640 LEXUS LS400 1999 While making a u-turn the vehicle suddenly accelerated. driver put the brakes on, and the brakes squealed and did not stop vehicle. it lost control
996129905 LEXUS LS400 1991 Wheels on the vehicle are defective and started to flake off. when the dealer dipped the whole wheel, then the chrome flaked off, and the tires
996129904 LEXUS LS400 1991 Wheels on the vehicle are defective and started to flake off. when the dealer dipped the whole wheel, then the chrome flaked off, and the tires
998126360 LEXUS LS400 1998 WHILE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE SURGES. *AK
997122508 LEXUS LS400 1990 When driver swerved to avoid hitting a animal in the road, the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole head-on, and the driver's side air bag did not
997116894 LEXUS LS400 1997 Vehicle was parked and noticed that there was smoke coming out from under the hood in the engine area. attempted to open the hood and the engine was
996108292 LEXUS LS400 1995 Brakes: pulled out of garage put on brakes turned to go down driveway and there were no brakes. put foot completely to the floor but the brakes did
0000093617 LEXUS LS400 2000 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
0000093616 LEXUS LS400 2000 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
999073900 LEXUS LS400 1998 BATTERY FAILED. YH
997073284 LEXUS LS400 1998 SPEED SENSOR FAILED. MJS
998073254 LEXUS LS400 1998 MAIN COMPUTER FAILURE. *YC
998073181 LEXUS LS400 1998 TIRE FAILED. MJS
998072992 LEXUS LS400 1998 ON BOARD COMPUTER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER UPON ACCELERATION. NLM
998072979 LEXUS LS400 1998 AUTOMATIC/POWER MIRROR ADJUSTER FAILED. MJS
998072962 LEXUS LS400 1998 ENGINE COMPUTER PLATE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
0000072929 LEXUS LS400 1998 TIRE FAILED. NLM BF GOODWRICH
0000072928 LEXUS LS400 1998 BATTERY FAILED. NLM
997070255 LEXUS LS400 1996 BATTERY FAILED.
996069202 LEXUS LS400 1996 WHEEL RIMS RUSTED RESULTING IN FAILURE.
996066803 LEXUS LS400 1996 POOR RADIO RECEPTION.
996066802 LEXUS LS400 1996 BRAKE NOISE.
999062049 LEXUS LS400 1996 Left rear tire had a separated tread and a buldge causing the vehicle to vibrate while driven. nlm bridgestone (dot eal6146 size 225/60r16-97v er-33
999062048 LEXUS LS400 1996 ALL FOUR TIRE BULDGING AND PERFORMING POORLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGHLY. NLM BRIDGESTONE (DOT ELANGJCC146 225/60R16 - 97V ER-33)
998048571 LEXUS LS400 1998 AIR BAG WARNING LABLES ARE UGLY AND CANNOT BE REMOVED.
0000045850 LEXUS LS400 1998 VEHICLE HAS THROTTLE-BY-WIRE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE O SURGE AHEAD UNEXPECTEDLY.

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