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Jul 11, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA INFLATOR THE AIRBAGS THE MPH GAUGEZ MOST OF DASH BOARD LIGHTS DONT WORK.

Jul 11, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA INFLATOR THE AIRBAGS THE MPH GAUGEZ MOST OF DASH BOARD LIGHTS DONT WORK.

Dec 31, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 105,000 mi

THIS LEXUS LS400 CAUGHT ON FIRE DURING SMOG CHECK AND BOTH NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE ON FIRE AND 2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED. THE CAR IS STILL DRIVE-ABLE AND ONLY TAKE VERY SHORT SHORT "STOP AND GO" TRIPS IF YOU REALLY WANT IT GO FROM POINT A TO B. I HAVE ATTACHED 2 PICS ON THE SMOG CHECK ...

Dec 31, 2016 Unknown Or Other Fire 105,000 mi

THIS LEXUS LS400 CAUGHT ON FIRE DURING SMOG CHECK AND BOTH NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE ON FIRE AND 2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED. THE CAR IS STILL DRIVE-ABLE AND ONLY TAKE VERY SHORT SHORT "STOP AND GO" TRIPS IF YOU REALLY WANT IT GO FROM POINT A TO B. I HAVE ATTACHED 2 PICS ON THE SMOG CHECK ...

Dec 31, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 105,000 mi

THIS LEXUS LS400 CAUGHT ON FIRE DURING SMOG CHECK AND BOTH NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE ON FIRE AND 2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED. THE CAR IS STILL DRIVE-ABLE AND ONLY TAKE VERY SHORT SHORT "STOP AND GO" TRIPS IF YOU REALLY WANT IT GO FROM POINT A TO B. I HAVE ATTACHED 2 PICS ON THE SMOG CHECK ...

Dec 31, 2016 Unknown Or Other Fire 105,000 mi

THIS LEXUS LS400 CAUGHT ON FIRE DURING SMOG CHECK AND BOTH NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE ON FIRE AND 2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED. THE CAR IS STILL DRIVE-ABLE AND ONLY TAKE VERY SHORT SHORT "STOP AND GO" TRIPS IF YOU REALLY WANT IT GO FROM POINT A TO B. I HAVE ATTACHED 2 PICS ON THE SMOG CHECK ...

Jul 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 134,625 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 LEXUS LS 400. THE CONTACT WAS EXITING A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS AT LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BR...

Jul 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 134,625 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 LEXUS LS 400. THE CONTACT WAS EXITING A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS AT LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BR...

Jul 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 134,625 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 LEXUS LS 400. THE CONTACT WAS EXITING A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS AT LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BR...

Jul 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 134,625 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 LEXUS LS 400. THE CONTACT WAS EXITING A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS AT LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BR...

Dec 29, 2008 Seat Belts

1 - SEAT BELTS TO NOT FULLY AUTOMATICALLY RETRACT BY THEMSELVES IN COOL WEATHER. *TR

Dec 29, 2008 Steering

ITS WELL KNOWN THAT THE POWER STEERING/ALTERNATOR SETUP ON THE 1990-1994 LEXUS LS400S ARE POORLY DESIGNED. THE POWER STEERING PUMPS ARE KNOWN TO SPRING LEAKS. THEY ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER THE ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEM AND THE LEAKING FLUID SHORTS OUT THE ALTERNATOR, LEADING TO FAILURE. I HAVE ...

Dec 29, 2008 Electrical System

ITS WELL KNOWN THAT THE POWER STEERING/ALTERNATOR SETUP ON THE 1990-1994 LEXUS LS400S ARE POORLY DESIGNED. THE POWER STEERING PUMPS ARE KNOWN TO SPRING LEAKS. THEY ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER THE ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEM AND THE LEAKING FLUID SHORTS OUT THE ALTERNATOR, LEADING TO FAILURE. I HAVE ...

Dec 29, 2008 Seat Belts

1 - SEAT BELTS TO NOT FULLY AUTOMATICALLY RETRACT BY THEMSELVES IN COOL WEATHER. *TR

Dec 29, 2008 Steering

ITS WELL KNOWN THAT THE POWER STEERING/ALTERNATOR SETUP ON THE 1990-1994 LEXUS LS400S ARE POORLY DESIGNED. THE POWER STEERING PUMPS ARE KNOWN TO SPRING LEAKS. THEY ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER THE ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEM AND THE LEAKING FLUID SHORTS OUT THE ALTERNATOR, LEADING TO FAILURE. I HAVE ...

Dec 29, 2008 Electrical System

ITS WELL KNOWN THAT THE POWER STEERING/ALTERNATOR SETUP ON THE 1990-1994 LEXUS LS400S ARE POORLY DESIGNED. THE POWER STEERING PUMPS ARE KNOWN TO SPRING LEAKS. THEY ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER THE ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEM AND THE LEAKING FLUID SHORTS OUT THE ALTERNATOR, LEADING TO FAILURE. I HAVE ...

Jul 16, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/65-15)

Jul 16, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/65-15)

May 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENT INDICATOR NEEDLES FAIL TO ILUMINATE. SEE THIS AS A COMMON PROBLEM OF OTHERS AT THIS YAHOO LEXUS CHAT FORUM --- HTTP://MESSAGES.YAHOO.COM/BBS?.MM=AU&ACTION=M&BOARD=8313852&TID=LEXUSINSTRUMENTLIGHTPROBLEMS&SID=8313852&MID=1 8AK

May 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

INSTRUMENT INDICATOR NEEDLES FAIL TO ILUMINATE. SEE THIS AS A COMMON PROBLEM OF OTHERS AT THIS YAHOO LEXUS CHAT FORUM --- HTTP://MESSAGES.YAHOO.COM/BBS?.MM=AU&ACTION=M&BOARD=8313852&TID=LEXUSINSTRUMENTLIGHTPROBLEMS&SID=8313852&MID=1 8AK

Nov 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

STOPPED AT A TOLL BOOTH ON ROUTE 355 AND NORTH AVEUE, AND WAS REAR ENDED BY A GEO METRO TRAVELING 50MPH. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. INSURANCE COMPANY HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. CONSUMER HAS SPENT OVER $5,000. FOR THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. DIDN'T CONTACT THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER....

Nov 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

STOPPED AT A TOLL BOOTH ON ROUTE 355 AND NORTH AVEUE, AND WAS REAR ENDED BY A GEO METRO TRAVELING 50MPH. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. INSURANCE COMPANY HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. CONSUMER HAS SPENT OVER $5,000. FOR THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. DIDN'T CONTACT THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER....

Oct 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. TOTALLED

Oct 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. TOTALLED

Jan 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PARKED CAR-PUT IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF FULL THROTTLE, BRAKES DID NOT WORK-TOTALED CAR. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

PARKED CAR-PUT IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF FULL THROTTLE, BRAKES DID NOT WORK-TOTALED CAR. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PARKED CAR-PUT IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF FULL THROTTLE, BRAKES DID NOT WORK-TOTALED CAR. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

PARKED CAR-PUT IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF FULL THROTTLE, BRAKES DID NOT WORK-TOTALED CAR. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Tires

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 STARTED TO LOSE AIR. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Wheels

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 STARTED TO LOSE AIR. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Tires

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 STARTED TO LOSE AIR. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Wheels

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 STARTED TO LOSE AIR. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE IDILING IN NEUTRAL, DRIVER PLACED THE GEAR INTO DRIVE WHILE HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE SURGE FORWARD AND THE ENGINE ACCELERATED TO MAXIMUM THROTTLE DESPITE HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN AS FAR AS IT COULD GO. VEHICLE STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE.

Sep 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE IDILING IN NEUTRAL, DRIVER PLACED THE GEAR INTO DRIVE WHILE HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE SURGE FORWARD AND THE ENGINE ACCELERATED TO MAXIMUM THROTTLE DESPITE HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN AS FAR AS IT COULD GO. VEHICLE STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE.

Jun 22, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD FAILURE.

Jun 22, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD FAILURE.

Jan 26, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SHIIFTED GEAR SELECTOR IN REVERSE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED REARWARD, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 26, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SHIIFTED GEAR SELECTOR IN REVERSE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED REARWARD, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 9, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG DID NOT FULLY DEPLOY, FILLED COMPARTMENT WITH SMOKE INSTEAD. *AK

Jan 9, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG DID NOT FULLY DEPLOY, FILLED COMPARTMENT WITH SMOKE INSTEAD. *AK

Feb 5, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT

Feb 5, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT

Dec 5, 1995 Structure

WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER'S SIDE FROM HEADLINER OF DOOR/FLOOR. *SD

Dec 5, 1995 Structure

WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER'S SIDE FROM HEADLINER OF DOOR/FLOOR. *SD

Aug 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILED CAUSED AN ACCIDENT HIT A TREE . TT

Aug 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILED CAUSED AN ACCIDENT HIT A TREE . TT

Feb 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *AK

Feb 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *AK

Feb 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES: EXPERIENCED LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. TT

Feb 6, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE IS FAULTY. TT

Feb 6, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES: EXPERIENCED LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. TT

Feb 6, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE IS FAULTY. TT

Jan 23, 1995 Wheels Crash

PROBLEM WITH REAR WHEEL LOCKING UP. TT

Jan 23, 1995 Wheels Crash

PROBLEM WITH REAR WHEEL LOCKING UP. TT