Lexus LS400 owners have reported 10 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Engine Grinding Noise problems |
Per Lexus technical service bulletin eg002-97, which doesn't appear on the NHTSA website but which can be found online by clicking on the link from post #77 at this web page: Read details...
Vehicle does not start when hot. Starter does not turn. Vehicle was never recalled for NHTSA campaign 98v016000. My car has a production date of 7/97. Cut off date for this campaign was 6/97. I believe my vehicle should have been recalled for the repair of the magnetic switch in the starter. Read details...
Timing belt off on tooth causing poor performance (hard starts). Read details...
I am reporting this because it might provide a clue to the Toyota racing engine problem. On each of two days before I took my 1999 Lexus 400 to the dealer for repairs, the engine would race at an estimated 4,000+ rpms and emitted a grinding sound as the car was started. Read details...