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Dec 27, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 116,500 mi

PER LEXUS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EG002-97, WHICH DOESN'T APPEAR ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE BUT WHICH CAN BE FOUND ONLINE BY CLICKING ON THE LINK FROM POST #77 AT THIS WEB PAGE: HTTP://US.LEXUSOWNERSCLUB.COM/FORUMS/TOPIC/15699-9596-LS400-LOW-IDLE-ENGINE-DIES-AND-JERKING-THRE/PAGE-6 MY '96 LS400 H...

Dec 27, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 116,500 mi

PER LEXUS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EG002-97, WHICH DOESN'T APPEAR ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE BUT WHICH CAN BE FOUND ONLINE BY CLICKING ON THE LINK FROM POST #77 AT THIS WEB PAGE: HTTP://US.LEXUSOWNERSCLUB.COM/FORUMS/TOPIC/15699-9596-LS400-LOW-IDLE-ENGINE-DIES-AND-JERKING-THRE/PAGE-6 MY '96 LS400 H...

Dec 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 116,000 mi

THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR REPORTING/DISPLAYING VEHICLE SAFETY PROBLEMS FOR MY 96 LEXUS LS400 (SAFERCAR.GOV) SHOWS THERE WERE ONLY 12 SERVICE BULLETINS, YET IN FACT THERE WERE MANY MANY MORE NOT SHOWN ON THE NHTSA SITE. GOING TO THE SITE WWW.ALLDATADIY.COM/TSB/31/96310210.HTML ONE CAN SEE A COMPLETE LIS...

Dec 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 116,000 mi

THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR REPORTING/DISPLAYING VEHICLE SAFETY PROBLEMS FOR MY 96 LEXUS LS400 (SAFERCAR.GOV) SHOWS THERE WERE ONLY 12 SERVICE BULLETINS, YET IN FACT THERE WERE MANY MANY MORE NOT SHOWN ON THE NHTSA SITE. GOING TO THE SITE WWW.ALLDATADIY.COM/TSB/31/96310210.HTML ONE CAN SEE A COMPLETE LIS...

Dec 7, 2015 Electrical System 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. UPDATED 02/23/16*LJ UPDATED 05/04/18*JB *TR

Dec 7, 2015 Engine 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. UPDATED 02/23/16*LJ UPDATED 05/04/18*JB *TR

Dec 7, 2015 Electrical System 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. UPDATED 02/23/16*LJ UPDATED 05/04/18*JB *TR

Dec 7, 2015 Engine 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. UPDATED 02/23/16*LJ UPDATED 05/04/18*JB *TR

Jun 5, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,489 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN FREEWAY STARTED SMELLING GASOLINE ODOR. DROVE STRAIGHT TO NEAREST TOYOTA DEALER. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT, THE SEAMS OF THE FUEL TANK HAD SPLIT OPEN. SINCE THE FUEL TANK IS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK THE FUEL DRAINED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND ALSO WAS SPILLING OUT ON THE DRI...

Jun 5, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,489 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN FREEWAY STARTED SMELLING GASOLINE ODOR. DROVE STRAIGHT TO NEAREST TOYOTA DEALER. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT, THE SEAMS OF THE FUEL TANK HAD SPLIT OPEN. SINCE THE FUEL TANK IS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK THE FUEL DRAINED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND ALSO WAS SPILLING OUT ON THE DRI...

Apr 4, 2011 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE POSITIVE POST. HE STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE YET THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR THE FAILURE WHERE THE MECHA...

Apr 4, 2011 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE POSITIVE POST. HE STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE YET THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR THE FAILURE WHERE THE MECHA...

Mar 25, 2004 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

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 FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Mar 25, 2004 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

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 FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Mar 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 83,231 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK

Mar 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 83,231 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER 5 TIMES BEFORE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED.*AK

Feb 20, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER 5 TIMES BEFORE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED.*AK

Dec 9, 2000 Visibility

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 TO THIS PROBLEM, ALSO AS THE SPEED INCREASES THE INSIDE OF THE CAR IS NOISY.*AK

Dec 9, 2000 Visibility

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 TO THIS PROBLEM, ALSO AS THE SPEED INCREASES THE INSIDE OF THE CAR IS NOISY.*AK

Dec 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS ARE EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WARPING. *MJS

Dec 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS ARE EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WARPING. *MJS

Dec 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS ARE EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WARPING. *MJS

Dec 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS ARE EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WARPING. *MJS

Sep 15, 1999 Tires

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)

Sep 15, 1999 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRE BULDGING AND PERFORMING POORLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGHLY. NLM BRIDGESTONE (DOT ELANGJCC146 225/60R16 - 97V ER-33)

Sep 15, 1999 Tires

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)

Sep 15, 1999 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRE BULDGING AND PERFORMING POORLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGHLY. NLM BRIDGESTONE (DOT ELANGJCC146 225/60R16 - 97V ER-33)

Aug 19, 1999 Steering Crash

AFTER MAKING A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE ROLLED FOR ABOUT 4-5 FEET CAUSING A REAREND COLLISION. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Steering Crash

AFTER MAKING A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE ROLLED FOR ABOUT 4-5 FEET CAUSING A REAREND COLLISION. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN ENGAGING.

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT OFF ON TOOTH CAUSING POOR PERFORMANCE (HARD STARTS).

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN ENGAGING.

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT OFF ON TOOTH CAUSING POOR PERFORMANCE (HARD STARTS).

Nov 4, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL RIMS RUSTED RESULTING IN FAILURE.

Nov 4, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL RIMS RUSTED RESULTING IN FAILURE.

Aug 29, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Apr 25, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING, DISTORTING DRIVER'S VISION.

Apr 25, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING, DISTORTING DRIVER'S VISION.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

POOR RADIO RECEPTION.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE NOISE.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

POOR RADIO RECEPTION.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE NOISE.

Sep 30, 1996 Unknown Or Other

CANNOT READ CLOCK AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DUE TO SUNSHINE/POTENTIAL HAZARD IF DRIVER IF CONCENTRATING ON TRYING TO READ DISPLAY RATHER THAN THE ROAD.

Sep 30, 1996 Unknown Or Other

CANNOT READ CLOCK AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DUE TO SUNSHINE/POTENTIAL HAZARD IF DRIVER IF CONCENTRATING ON TRYING TO READ DISPLAY RATHER THAN THE ROAD.

May 6, 1996 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAMS ARE INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED. *AK

May 6, 1996 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAMS ARE INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED. *AK