Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1997 Lexus LS400

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Lexus LS400. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Lexus LS400

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
2
Cruise Control problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1997 Lexus LS400

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

As I was driving, my vehicle started accelerating on it's own. When I had previously checked the speed odometer it said 50. All of a sudden the vehicle started gaining speed. I took my foot off of the gas pedal and the speed kept accelerating.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

A fire started in engine compartment while vehicle was parked in the garage. Manufacturer was notified via letter. Consumer states that 1 week prior to the fire, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated, the radio died and the windshield wiper died, the problem was then diagnosed as a   Read details...


Vehicle Speed Control related problems in other Lexus LS400 model year vehicles:



LS400 Service Bulletins
LS400 Safety Recalls
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