Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1994 Lexus LS peaked in 2006, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1994 Lexus LS
Sedan, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Dec 17, 2006 to Aug 13, 2014.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints4Below the median 1994 sedan
Severity index0.01994 sedans average 16.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
75% of complaints about the 1994 Lexus LS name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1994 Lexus LS
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1994 Lexus LS
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 13, 2014Failure May 2, 200575,000 milesWest Point, VASeat belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LEXUS LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT BACK INTO POSITION. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE INTO HIS LOCAL DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE REPAIR COST WAS AT HIS EXPENSE FOR $502.00 . THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint 10621938 - Filed Feb 27, 2012Failure Jan 15, 2009145,000 milesCamarillo, CAElectrical system, Exterior lighting
MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED TO GO OUT ON MY LEXUS LS400. INITIALLY THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON WHILE THE WEATHER WAS COLD AND AFTER A FEW MONTHS THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON AT ALL. I HAVE SEEN SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET AND WONDER WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL YET. THIS HAS TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD, NOT KNOWING YOUR SPEED AND ALSO NOT KNOWING HOW MUCH GAS YOU HAVE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10449480 - Filed May 22, 2007Failure Oct 1, 2006100,000 milesBoise, IDInstrument cluster/panel
RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE 1994 LEXUS LS 400. WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 50 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND GAUGES CEASED OPERATING FOR A PERIOD OF 15 TO 30 MINUTES , UNTIL THE ENGINE AND /OR INTERIOR TEMPERATURE WARMED SUFFICIENTLY. LEXUS DEALERSHIP QUOTED $1200 TO REPAIR AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THIS WAS APPARENTLY A VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. CAN VBE ERIFIED BY GOOGLING LEXUS INTRUMENT CLUSTER REPAIR AND REFER TO THE CLUBLEXUS WEB SITE.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10191489 - Filed Dec 17, 2006Failure Aug 1, 2006162,700 milesWichita, KSInstrument cluster/panel, Interior lighting
DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKER BUT DO NOT COME ON, WE CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT. THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR IS INOPERABLE. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10176346
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- Safety Recall 22 Apr 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 - Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests i… - LSB009213B Dec 19, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning - LSB008214 Oct 16, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions - Lexus Safety Re May 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements - L-SB-0179-17 Obs Apr 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates - L-SB-0008-20 Apr 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 9… - L-TT-0007-10 Apr 29, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to inconsistent rational speed of the engine's crankshaft. - L-SB-0179-17 Nov 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90. Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.