Suspension Problems of Lexus LS400

Lexus LS400 owners have reported 5 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower control arm (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Lexus LS400


Recently reported Suspension problems of Lexus LS400

The Suspension problem

The airbags in the front of the car dropped and it weighs the front of the car down so I need to warm up the car so that the front engine rises and doesn't scrape when you turn the wheel. Please advise if this can be checked by lexis for safety reasons free of charge.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

Left front tire was wearing out. Then, shifted the tire to right front and wearing continued. Consumer took vehicle to dealership for alignment. Mechanic told him that he could do that because balljoints needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

Driving at 25 mph I heard a beeping sound and the vsc off light on the dash came up along with the check engine light. I believe my vehicle then went into fail safe mode because the vehicle would no longer allow me to accelerate with gas pedal.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

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...




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