1995 Lexus LS400 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
118,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 36 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 5 | 13.9% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 11.1% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 11.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
Seat Belts: 8; Electrical System: 5; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 5; Engine: 4; Seats: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 7
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 1; 2000: 2; 2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2006: 1; 2009: 5; 2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10067491 · 2004-04-20 (April 20, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10067491 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10483633 · 2012-11-07 (November 7, 2012)
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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 172,800.
Owner-reported narrative. 172,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10483633 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10290982 · 2009-11-04 (November 4, 2009)
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 BOUNCE BACK BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED MY CAR WAS NO LONGER MOVING BUT IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD MY FOOT ALL THE WAY ON THE GAS EVEN AFTER I GOT MY FAMILY OUT OF THE CAR IT WAS STILL GOING UNTIL I WENT AND SHUT IT OFF I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPEN MY C…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10290982 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10438716 · 2011-12-06 (December 6, 2011)
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 HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, PLACING THE CAR IN PARK OR NEUTRAL AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE WILL RETURN FUNCTIONALITY OF DISABLED SYSTEMS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 80,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10438716 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10269372 · 2009-05-19 (May 19, 2009)
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); HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10269372 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10362640 · 2010-10-27 (October 27, 2010)
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: 98V016000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY) YET THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 116,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10362640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503636 · 1996-04-19 (April 19, 1996)
TRANSMISSION MAIN BEARING FAILED. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503636 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 734477 · 2000-10-16 (October 16, 2000)
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 THE 1ST OCCURENCE, A FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT SOLVED THE PROBLEM, UNTIL NOW. THIS IS THE 2ND INCIDENT OF THE SAME NATURE,.I CONTACTIED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND DESCRIBED THE SAME SITUATION AND HEARING A SLIGHT MUFFLED HONKING NOISE AT INTERMITTMENT LEVE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 734477 at NHTSA ↗