Lexus LS460 owners have reported 17 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Lexus Ls460. The contact stated that while driving and the vehicle suddenly lurched forward (involuntary acceleration). The contact had no control of the vehicle and he pressed the brakes. The vehicle hit the post of a fence on the other side of the street. Read details...
Submission from re 2007 Lexus Ls460, has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death the consumer stated his local dealer has tried unsuccessfully to correct an intermittent and unpredictable hesitation on acceleration and then a sudden lurching forward. Read details...
I have 30,000 miles Lexus 460 - vehicle does not always accelerate properly. Loses power and will not kick up for a few seconds until finally kick up. This has happened at least 5 times in 3 months. Not safe when you count on the car to speed up to get into the freeway or into a street with traffic. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS 460. The contact noticed that the gear shift indicator did not clearly state where the neutral function was. The dealer was contacted who advised the contact to call the manufacturer. Read details...
We've purchased a 2008 Lexus 460 on Jan 2008, within few months we started noticing a jerking reaction of the engine while the car was stopped or idling in gear most of the time. Over time we've taken the car to the dealer (at least 4 times) with no substantial improvements, they've upgraded the Read details...