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May 28, 2019 Electrical System 300,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS ARE ALL OUT. ONLY THE WARNING AND SHIFT INDICATORS LIGHTS ARE ON. I CAN'T SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING OR HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE IN THE CAR.

May 28, 2019 Electrical System 300,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS ARE ALL OUT. ONLY THE WARNING AND SHIFT INDICATORS LIGHTS ARE ON. I CAN'T SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING OR HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE IN THE CAR.

Mar 9, 2018 Seat Belts 201,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT LEAVING A LARGE AMOUNT OF SLACK WHEN FASTENED CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE RESULT OF A CRASH. SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETURN TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION WHEN UNFASTENED. UPON DOING A SEARCH ONLINE IT SEEMS THE PROBLEM IS VERY C...

Mar 9, 2018 Seat Belts 201,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT LEAVING A LARGE AMOUNT OF SLACK WHEN FASTENED CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE RESULT OF A CRASH. SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETURN TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION WHEN UNFASTENED. UPON DOING A SEARCH ONLINE IT SEEMS THE PROBLEM IS VERY C...

Mar 7, 2017 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL ? WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS EXPLODED, CAUSING BURNS ON OUR ARMS, NOSE, AND PUSHED UP THE DASHBOARD AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS A LOT OF WHITE GREY DUST COMING OUT OF THE EXPLOSION THAT WE THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON A CITY ST...

Mar 7, 2017 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL ? WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS EXPLODED, CAUSING BURNS ON OUR ARMS, NOSE, AND PUSHED UP THE DASHBOARD AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS A LOT OF WHITE GREY DUST COMING OUT OF THE EXPLOSION THAT WE THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON A CITY ST...

Apr 20, 2015 Engine 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO CHANGED THE WIRES TO THE BATTERY CABLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO ...

Apr 20, 2015 Electrical System 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO CHANGED THE WIRES TO THE BATTERY CABLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO ...

Apr 20, 2015 Engine 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO CHANGED THE WIRES TO THE BATTERY CABLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO ...

Apr 20, 2015 Electrical System 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO CHANGED THE WIRES TO THE BATTERY CABLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO ...

Mar 8, 2015 Engine 78,223 mi

THE EVENING OF 3/7/15 MY WIFE AND I DROVE FROM CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. TO OUR HOME IN MUSCATINE, IA. AS WE EXITED I-80 AFTER ALMOST ONE HOUR OF CONSTANT INTERSTATE DRIVING, THE CAR STALLED AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AS WE CAME TO THE STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP. WE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER B...

Mar 8, 2015 Electrical System 78,223 mi

THE EVENING OF 3/7/15 MY WIFE AND I DROVE FROM CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. TO OUR HOME IN MUSCATINE, IA. AS WE EXITED I-80 AFTER ALMOST ONE HOUR OF CONSTANT INTERSTATE DRIVING, THE CAR STALLED AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AS WE CAME TO THE STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP. WE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER B...

Mar 8, 2015 Service Brakes 78,223 mi

THE EVENING OF 3/7/15 MY WIFE AND I DROVE FROM CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. TO OUR HOME IN MUSCATINE, IA. AS WE EXITED I-80 AFTER ALMOST ONE HOUR OF CONSTANT INTERSTATE DRIVING, THE CAR STALLED AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AS WE CAME TO THE STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP. WE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER B...

Mar 8, 2015 Engine 78,223 mi

THE EVENING OF 3/7/15 MY WIFE AND I DROVE FROM CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. TO OUR HOME IN MUSCATINE, IA. AS WE EXITED I-80 AFTER ALMOST ONE HOUR OF CONSTANT INTERSTATE DRIVING, THE CAR STALLED AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AS WE CAME TO THE STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP. WE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER B...

Mar 8, 2015 Electrical System 78,223 mi

THE EVENING OF 3/7/15 MY WIFE AND I DROVE FROM CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. TO OUR HOME IN MUSCATINE, IA. AS WE EXITED I-80 AFTER ALMOST ONE HOUR OF CONSTANT INTERSTATE DRIVING, THE CAR STALLED AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AS WE CAME TO THE STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP. WE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER B...

Mar 8, 2015 Service Brakes 78,223 mi

THE EVENING OF 3/7/15 MY WIFE AND I DROVE FROM CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. TO OUR HOME IN MUSCATINE, IA. AS WE EXITED I-80 AFTER ALMOST ONE HOUR OF CONSTANT INTERSTATE DRIVING, THE CAR STALLED AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AS WE CAME TO THE STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP. WE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER B...

Sep 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Sep 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Jul 23, 2014 Engine 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS WOULD RANDOMLY ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jul 23, 2014 Electrical System 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS WOULD RANDOMLY ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jul 23, 2014 Engine 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS WOULD RANDOMLY ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jul 23, 2014 Electrical System 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS WOULD RANDOMLY ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Nov 7, 2012 Engine 172,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN IT SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S DESTINATION. THE VEH...

Nov 7, 2012 Engine 172,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN IT SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S DESTINATION. THE VEH...

Jul 6, 2012 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT AND THERE WAS ABNORMAL SLACK IN THE BELT. THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE ALL THE SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 170,000.

Jul 6, 2012 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT AND THERE WAS ABNORMAL SLACK IN THE BELT. THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE ALL THE SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 170,000.

Dec 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,500 mi

AFTER DRIVING AT PROLONGED HIGHWAY SPEEDS, UPON EXITING THE FREEWAY AND IN THE PROCESS OF COMING TO A STOP AT AN EXIT RAMP, THE CAR WILL SHUT ITSELF OFF; SUBSEQUENTLY DISABLING THE POWER BRAKES AND STEERING FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE HA...

Dec 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,500 mi

AFTER DRIVING AT PROLONGED HIGHWAY SPEEDS, UPON EXITING THE FREEWAY AND IN THE PROCESS OF COMING TO A STOP AT AN EXIT RAMP, THE CAR WILL SHUT ITSELF OFF; SUBSEQUENTLY DISABLING THE POWER BRAKES AND STEERING FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE HA...

Oct 18, 2011 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

SEAT BELT RETRACT ASSEMBLY FAILED. SEATBELT RETRACT ASSEMBLY, IS COVERED UNDER THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS, PART 571.209, AND STANDARD NO. 209. SPECIFICALLY, THE RETRACT ASSEMBLY IS ADDRESSED IN STANDARD 209, PARAGRAPH S5.2, (K), . THE INSTALLED SEAT BELTS FAILED TO MEET OR EXCEED ...

Oct 18, 2011 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

SEAT BELT RETRACT ASSEMBLY FAILED. SEATBELT RETRACT ASSEMBLY, IS COVERED UNDER THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS, PART 571.209, AND STANDARD NO. 209. SPECIFICALLY, THE RETRACT ASSEMBLY IS ADDRESSED IN STANDARD 209, PARAGRAPH S5.2, (K), . THE INSTALLED SEAT BELTS FAILED TO MEET OR EXCEED ...

Oct 27, 2010 Electrical System 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE STARTER. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT OF A POTENTIAL RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V...

Oct 27, 2010 Electrical System 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE STARTER. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT OF A POTENTIAL RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V...

Feb 18, 2010 Power Train

WHILE DRIVE AT ANY SPEED OVER 40MPH, IF YOU LET OFF THE GAS THE CAR WILL BUCK OR JERK AND HAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION SENT THE REAR END OF THE CAR SLIDING OUT ON ME. THIS CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR A LONG TIME AND HAS BEEN DEALER MAINTAINED SINCE DAY ONE, AND DRIVEN BY THE SAME(OLDER LADY AND FAM...

Feb 18, 2010 Power Train

WHILE DRIVE AT ANY SPEED OVER 40MPH, IF YOU LET OFF THE GAS THE CAR WILL BUCK OR JERK AND HAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION SENT THE REAR END OF THE CAR SLIDING OUT ON ME. THIS CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR A LONG TIME AND HAS BEEN DEALER MAINTAINED SINCE DAY ONE, AND DRIVEN BY THE SAME(OLDER LADY AND FAM...

Nov 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

I WAS STOP A LIGHT WAITING TO GO TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY SOMETHING I DO EVERY MORNING I KNOW IT IS A BAD TURN SO I ALWAYS GO SLOWLY ALL OF SUDDEN MY CAR TAKES OFF MY WHEEL BECOME VERY HARD MY BRAKES STIFFEN MY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON MY SLIPPERY WHEN WET CAME ON MY DASH WAS READING ABOUT 100 I HIT A WALL...

Nov 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

I WAS STOP A LIGHT WAITING TO GO TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY SOMETHING I DO EVERY MORNING I KNOW IT IS A BAD TURN SO I ALWAYS GO SLOWLY ALL OF SUDDEN MY CAR TAKES OFF MY WHEEL BECOME VERY HARD MY BRAKES STIFFEN MY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON MY SLIPPERY WHEN WET CAME ON MY DASH WAS READING ABOUT 100 I HIT A WALL...

Jul 12, 2009 Seat Belts 15,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IN MY 1995 LEXUS LS-400 WILL NOT RETRACT THE SEATBELT. EVERYDAY WHEN I PULL IT OUT AND BUCKLE IT WONT RETRACT SO THAT IT IS SNUG AGAINST THE BODY, ITS LOOSE WHICH IN AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY BECAUSE THE SEATBELT COULDN'T DO ITS JOB. LEXUS DEALER REFUSES TO DO ...

Jul 12, 2009 Seat Belts 15,000 mi

THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IN MY 1995 LEXUS LS-400 WILL NOT RETRACT THE SEATBELT. EVERYDAY WHEN I PULL IT OUT AND BUCKLE IT WONT RETRACT SO THAT IT IS SNUG AGAINST THE BODY, ITS LOOSE WHICH IN AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY BECAUSE THE SEATBELT COULDN'T DO ITS JOB. LEXUS DEALER REFUSES TO DO ...

May 26, 2009 Seat Belts 113,300 mi

FRONT SEAT BELTS BECOME LOOSE AND DO NOT HUG CLOSE TO YOUR CHEST ONCE THE CAR IS STARTED. I HAVE CHECKED LEXUS FORUMS AND HAVE FOUND OTHER LEXUS OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. IT APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW IN THAT THE RETRACTOR SYSTEM IS A DUAL RECOIL SYSTEM THAT IS ACTUATED BY A SECONDARY RELAY ONC...

May 26, 2009 Seat Belts 113,300 mi

FRONT SEAT BELTS BECOME LOOSE AND DO NOT HUG CLOSE TO YOUR CHEST ONCE THE CAR IS STARTED. I HAVE CHECKED LEXUS FORUMS AND HAVE FOUND OTHER LEXUS OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. IT APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW IN THAT THE RETRACTOR SYSTEM IS A DUAL RECOIL SYSTEM THAT IS ACTUATED BY A SECONDARY RELAY ONC...

May 19, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STARTER IN THE VEHICLE CLICKS. HE HAD TO MAKE APPROXIMATELY 15 ATTEMPTS IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V016000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY); H...

May 19, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

MY 1995 LS400 LEXUS WOULD NOT START UNTIL I HIT THE KEY 3 OR 4 TIMES AND NOW IT TAKES ABOUT 10 TIMES AND THE STARTER MAGNETIC SWITCH SMOKES. I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ITEM ON THIS YEAR AND CAR BUT LEXUS DEALERS ARE TURNING THE CLAIM DOWN. *TR

May 19, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STARTER IN THE VEHICLE CLICKS. HE HAD TO MAKE APPROXIMATELY 15 ATTEMPTS IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V016000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY); H...

May 19, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

MY 1995 LS400 LEXUS WOULD NOT START UNTIL I HIT THE KEY 3 OR 4 TIMES AND NOW IT TAKES ABOUT 10 TIMES AND THE STARTER MAGNETIC SWITCH SMOKES. I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ITEM ON THIS YEAR AND CAR BUT LEXUS DEALERS ARE TURNING THE CLAIM DOWN. *TR

Feb 3, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT WHILE DRIVING. *NM

Feb 3, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT WHILE DRIVING. *NM

Apr 20, 2004 Steering

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 FOR INSPECTION, BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Steering

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 FOR INSPECTION, BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 19, 2004 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A SEAT BELT PROBLEM. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE. *AK *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A SEAT BELT PROBLEM. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE. *AK *NM

Jan 23, 2004 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

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 BE REPLACED, BUT HAD NOT DONE SO AS OF JAN 10, 2004. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

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 BE REPLACED, BUT HAD NOT DONE SO AS OF JAN 10, 2004. *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Electrical System

ON GOING AND CONTINUOUS STARTER PROBLEMS. STARTED RESEARCHING AND FOUND ON CONSUMER GUIDE WEBSITE THAT NHTSA ISSUED A RECALL. DEALER NEVER ADVISED. HAVE NOT HEARD BACK YET FROM KEARNY MESA LEXUS SERVICE MGR. BILL TITMUS. SAID HE WOULD HAVE TO INVESTIGATE "NEVER HEARD OF THAT RECALL" !!!! IF DE...

Sep 12, 2003 Electrical System

ON GOING AND CONTINUOUS STARTER PROBLEMS. STARTED RESEARCHING AND FOUND ON CONSUMER GUIDE WEBSITE THAT NHTSA ISSUED A RECALL. DEALER NEVER ADVISED. HAVE NOT HEARD BACK YET FROM KEARNY MESA LEXUS SERVICE MGR. BILL TITMUS. SAID HE WOULD HAVE TO INVESTIGATE "NEVER HEARD OF THAT RECALL" !!!! IF DE...

Jun 30, 2003 Electrical System 103,187 mi

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 # 98V016000. MY COST WERE IN EXCESS OF $1000.00. *AK

Jun 30, 2003 Electrical System 103,187 mi

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 # 98V016000. MY COST WERE IN EXCESS OF $1000.00. *AK

Feb 3, 2003 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING WITH OUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH

Feb 3, 2003 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING WITH OUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH

Jan 10, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE STARTER STAYS ON EVEN WHEN THE KEY IS OUT OF THE IGNITION .*JB

Jan 10, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE STARTER STAYS ON EVEN WHEN THE KEY IS OUT OF THE IGNITION .*JB

Nov 14, 2002 Steering 63,750 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED. THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE STEERING YOKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MR

Nov 14, 2002 Steering 63,750 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED. THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE STEERING YOKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MR

Oct 22, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION EXCEEDING 30 MPH. DT

Oct 22, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION EXCEEDING 30 MPH. DT

Jun 13, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT TAKE UP THE SLACK. WHILE DRIVING IT IS NOT TIGHT.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Suspension

WHEN STOPPING FRONT END OF VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD BANGING, CLUNKING SOUND. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT BAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT TAKE UP THE SLACK. WHILE DRIVING IT IS NOT TIGHT.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Suspension

WHEN STOPPING FRONT END OF VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD BANGING, CLUNKING SOUND. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT BAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 16, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS THE 2ND OCCURENCE OF THE SAME PROBLEM, THE ENGINE CRANKS EXCESSIVELY AND WHEN IT DOES START ,IT ACTS AS IF IT IS NOT GETTING FUEL OR TOO MUCH FUEL., NOT ALLOWING SMOOTH RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES,NOT TO MENTION THE WEARING DOWN OF THE BATTERY, WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE ON THIS CAR. UPON TH...

Oct 16, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS THE 2ND OCCURENCE OF THE SAME PROBLEM, THE ENGINE CRANKS EXCESSIVELY AND WHEN IT DOES START ,IT ACTS AS IF IT IS NOT GETTING FUEL OR TOO MUCH FUEL., NOT ALLOWING SMOOTH RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES,NOT TO MENTION THE WEARING DOWN OF THE BATTERY, WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE ON THIS CAR. UPON TH...

Aug 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE DISPLAY IS ERRATIC AND AT NIGHT NOT LIT WHICH CAUSES ME TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD LONGER THAN I SHOULD HAVE TO IN ORDER TO INTERPRET WHAT IS BEING DISPLAYED. FROM VISITING MANY LEXUS FORUMS AND BULLETINS, I HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONGST OWNERS. I FEEL; CONSIDERING HOW E...

Aug 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE DISPLAY IS ERRATIC AND AT NIGHT NOT LIT WHICH CAUSES ME TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD LONGER THAN I SHOULD HAVE TO IN ORDER TO INTERPRET WHAT IS BEING DISPLAYED. FROM VISITING MANY LEXUS FORUMS AND BULLETINS, I HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONGST OWNERS. I FEEL; CONSIDERING HOW E...

Mar 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAIN BEARING REPLACED DUE TO KNOCKING NOISE.

Mar 23, 1999 Electrical System

ENGINE ECU OFF CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK WHEN SLOWING DOWN, PROBLEMS WITH CRUISE CONTROL.

Mar 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAIN BEARING REPLACED DUE TO KNOCKING NOISE.

Mar 23, 1999 Electrical System

ENGINE ECU OFF CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK WHEN SLOWING DOWN, PROBLEMS WITH CRUISE CONTROL.

Jun 30, 1998 Suspension

KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE FRONT MAIN BEARING HAS EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE, REPLACE MAIN BEARING.

Jun 30, 1998 Visibility

FOUND AIR FILTER CLOGGED WITH DIRT, AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT INSTALL.

Jun 30, 1998 Electrical System

JERK WHEN SLOWING DOWN , INSTALL THROTTLE SHOCK FIX, INSTALL NEW SPARK PLUGS, CRUISE CONTROL ECU AND ENGINE ECU.

Jun 30, 1998 Suspension

KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE FRONT MAIN BEARING HAS EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE, REPLACE MAIN BEARING.

Jun 30, 1998 Visibility

FOUND AIR FILTER CLOGGED WITH DIRT, AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT INSTALL.

Jun 30, 1998 Electrical System

JERK WHEN SLOWING DOWN , INSTALL THROTTLE SHOCK FIX, INSTALL NEW SPARK PLUGS, CRUISE CONTROL ECU AND ENGINE ECU.

Nov 4, 1997 Visibility

AIR CONDITIONER RELAY SWITCH.

Nov 4, 1997 Visibility

AIR CONDITIONER RELAY SWITCH.

Mar 3, 1997 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT DESIGN OF WINDSHIELD IS SUCH THAT ROAD DEBRIS CHIPS/DENT GLASS.

Mar 3, 1997 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT DESIGN OF WINDSHIELD IS SUCH THAT ROAD DEBRIS CHIPS/DENT GLASS.

Jan 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 NOT WORK. SUDDEN ACCELERATION ,COULDN'T STOP AND WENT INTO A TREE. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 NOT WORK. SUDDEN ACCELERATION ,COULDN'T STOP AND WENT INTO A TREE. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAIN BEARING FAILED. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DH

Apr 19, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAIN BEARING FAILED. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DH

May 18, 1995 Seats

FRONT SEAT TRACKS ARE MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD, CAUSING INSUFFICIENT LEG ROOM IN FRONT SEATS. *AK

May 18, 1995 Seats

FRONT SEAT TRACKS ARE MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD, CAUSING INSUFFICIENT LEG ROOM IN FRONT SEATS. *AK

May 10, 1995 Seats

FRONT SEAT TRACKS BOLTED TO FAR FORWARD CAUSING OCCUPANTS LEGS TO BE SLIGHTLY BENT DUE TO SHORTENED FRONT LEG ROOM. TT

May 10, 1995 Seats

FRONT SEAT TRACK MOVED FORWARD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ROOM FOR REAR PASSENGERS, CAUSING INSUFFICIENT LEG ROOM FOR FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS. *SD

May 10, 1995 Seats

FRONT SEAT TRACKS BOLTED TO FAR FORWARD CAUSING OCCUPANTS LEGS TO BE SLIGHTLY BENT DUE TO SHORTENED FRONT LEG ROOM. TT

May 10, 1995 Seats

FRONT SEAT TRACK MOVED FORWARD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ROOM FOR REAR PASSENGERS, CAUSING INSUFFICIENT LEG ROOM FOR FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS. *SD