1993 Lexus LS400: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
63 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
107,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 38 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 63 complaints (36.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 6.3% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 3.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 3.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 13 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 4 |
| Interior Lighting | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
Electrical System: 23; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 13; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System: 4; Interior Lighting: 4; Power Train: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 14 |
| 150,000 and above | 10 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 10
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 25 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 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 2; 2000: 2; 2001: 3; 2002: 4; 2003: 13; 2004: 6; 2006: 8; 2007: 6; 2008: 6; 2009: 5; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001378 · 2002-12-23 (December 23, 2002)
THE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES, AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE READINGS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. TS SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001378 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002336 · 2003-01-08 (January 8, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING ADISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS *DT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002336 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002833 · 2003-01-17 (January 17, 2003)
LEXUS - 93 LS400 - DASH CLUSTER NO LONGER SHOWS SPEED, ENGINE RPM, AND FUEL LEVEL. TS
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002833 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002838 · 2003-01-17 (January 17, 2003)
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN MY '93 LEXUS LS400 GOES DEAD INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, EVERY INDICATOR STOPS WORKING. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGES DO NOT OPERATE. THIS HAS CAUSED 2 CLOSE CALLS RECENTLY FOR MY WIFE. SHE RAN OUT OF GAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ONCE. SHE JUST GOT A SPEEDING TICKET THIS WEEK FOR 45MPH IN A 35MPH ZONE. TS
Owner-reported narrative. 93,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002838 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002871 · 2003-01-17 (January 17, 2003)
DASHBOARD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK UNTIL VEHICLE HAS BEE DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES.
Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002871 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010334 · 2003-03-12 (March 12, 2003)
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 LEVEL. I BELIEVE THIS LEAVES THE CAR OCCUPANTS IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE LEXUS DEALER WANTS AN ABSURD AMOUNT OF MONEY ($1500) TO FIX PROBLEM, WHICH I BELIEVE IS A FACTORY DESIGN FLAW AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. JUST OVER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM IN 1 DAY I HAVE FOUND ALMOST 50 PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM FROM THE SAME CAR.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 57,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010334 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10013664 · 2003-03-29 (March 29, 2003)
DASH DISPLAY WONT COME ON ALONG WITH INTERIOR LIGHTING WHEN COLD. CANNOT SEE SPEED AND CANNOT READ MY GAS LEVEL. INSTRUMENT LIGHTS START TO COME ON AFTER A LONG WHILE. WHEN THE FINALLY COME ON THEY BLINK AND OBSTRUCTS DRIVING AT NIGHT. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10013664 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017414 · 2003-04-23 (April 23, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER THEN ALL THE LIGHTS INSIDE VEHICLE WENT OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TELL HOW MUCH FUEL WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASH NEEDED TO BE REPLACING. *NLM *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 93,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017414 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.