Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1998 Lexus LS400

Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Lexus LS400. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Lexus LS400


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1998 Lexus LS400

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Twice, with two different drivers, this vehicle has accelerated/surged at a stop. The vehicle was able to be held steady by pressing the brake as hard as possible, but vehicle still surged and tried to move forward.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 1998 Lexus Ls400. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle traveled into a residential garage and crashed into a wall. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

While parking vehicle at 5 mph, and without warning, vehicle suddenly lunged foward, slamming into a wall. Vehicle was towed to a body shop. Please provide any further information.   Read details...


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



LS400 Service Bulletins
LS400 Safety Recalls
LS400 Defect Investigations