Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Lexus LS400.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems |
Consumer states while applying brakes suudenly vehicle surged forward. Dealer notified.
At a stop vehicle lurched out of control and accelerated without touching gas pedal. Brakes did not stop vehicle, and rearended another vehicle. Damaged hood and grill on vehicle. Contacted dealer and vehicle was repaired.
When brakes are applied at highway speeds the pedal gets soft, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has inspected the vehicle and was not able to duplicate the problem.