Lexus LS400 owners have reported 8 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While driving my 1997 Lexus Ls400 in CA on the 605 fwy, west toward 210 fwy, all systems on the car locked (steering wheel, brakes, gas pedal) as I was changing lanes. I had no control of the car and after spinning several times ran into the center divider. Read details...
Automatic traction control light comes on, there is a beeping sound, and vehicle swerves like it is going into a curve, usually to left. Problem will occur randomly over 40 mph, weather conditions do not play a factor in defect. Read details...
Vehicle was taken to dealer for master key addition . Master key was made by dealer and was defective causing damage to ignition. (21 April 2014) at intervals key could not be removed from ignition. Ignition would lock. Dealer refused to replace key or to refund $186. 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...
Recently the car began to stumble under acceleration while driving up a hill or merging into traffic or maintaining speed while driving on the interstate. I initially thought it was a fuel supply issue so I changed out the the fuel filter, without any improvement in the problem. Read details...