Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1992 Lexus LS400 peaked in 2000, with 2 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
1992 Lexus LS400
Sedan, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Sep 20, 1999 to Nov 4, 2010.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints8Below the median 1992 sedan
Severity index37.51992 sedans average 17.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
25% of complaints about the 1992 Lexus LS400 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 1992 Lexus LS400
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 1992 Lexus LS400
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.
8 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 4, 2010Failure Nov 1, 2010168,000 milesSacramento, CAFrontal, Service brakes, HydraulicCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LEXUS LS400. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CONTACTED APPLIED THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THEY FAILED AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 168,000.
NHTSA complaint 10364054 - Filed Feb 1, 2010Failure Jun 19, 200975,000 milesGarden City, NYAccelerator pedalCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LEXUS LS400. WHEN THE CONTACT WAS AT A STOP SIGN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE; THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN INTO TRAFFIC BEFORE CRASHING INTO A HEDGE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 75000. UPDATED 3/16/10 *CN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION 5-7 YEARS AND CRASHED INTO HIS GARAGE. UPDATED 06/01/10
NHTSA complaint 10303671 - Filed Oct 27, 2003800 milesSanta Rita, GUInterior/under dash
THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS FLICKER AND GOE COMPLETELY BLANK. THIS ONLY OCCURS UPON COLD START. THE LIGHTS COME BACK ON WHEN VEHICLE WARMS UP. DEALERSHIP CANNOT LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE SO THEY ARE REPLACING THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10044739 - Filed Mar 19, 2002Huntington Beach, CAHeadlights
I AM BLINDED BY THE HEADLIGHTS OF SUVS AND SMALL PICK-UP TRUCKS. CAN'T THE LIGHTS BE LOWERED?*AK
NHTSA complaint 759529 - Filed Oct 26, 2001Failure Sep 13, 2001Pennsauken, NJFront underhood
WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED SMOKE CAME OUT FROM STARTER MOTOR. SMOKE WOULD DISAPPEAR ONCE VEHICLE WAS MOVING FOR SOME TIME. HAD CONTACTED DEALER, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS IN WIRING HARNESS.*AK
NHTSA complaint 898319 - Filed Nov 27, 2000Rockford, ILAnchorage1 injured
THE SEAT BELTS FAILED DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE CONSUMER (ATTORNEY FOR THE CONSUMER). *MJS
NHTSA complaint 557945 - Filed Nov 7, 2000Failure Apr 24, 1996Northport, NYExhaust system, Axle shaft
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE NOISY FRONT WHEEL BEARING, 2 REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, THE SECOND REPAIR CONSUMER PAID FOR. CONSUMER SMELLED HEAVY FUMES FROM EXHAUST ON ACCELERATION, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEMS. *SLC
NHTSA complaint 874532 - Filed Sep 20, 1999Parsons, KSBuckle assembly
SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASES BY ITSELF AND WILL NOT RETRACT. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 848131
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
25 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 - LSB001013 Feb 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection. - 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-0111-13 Jan 16, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per - L-SB-0010-13 Feb 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force … - L-SB-0041-11 Rev Oct 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14. - L-TT-0031-10 Nov 7, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information - L-BO-004-05 Obso Dec 19, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13. - L-SB-0092-13 Dec 19, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance. - L-TT-0111-13 Jan 16, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre… - L-SB-0048-08 Obs Dec 5, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17. - L-SB-0066-11 Rev Apr 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that … - L-SB-0066-11 Rev Apr 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that … - L-SB-0041-11 Rev Oct 16, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14. - L-SB-0007-11 Rev Oct 16, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause … - L-SB-0082-14 Oct 16, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automati… - 01202 Oct 11, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *TT - ST010101 Feb 16, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT - BO00501 Mar 23, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT - EG95002 Apr 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY AND SUPPLY PARTS. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.