1991 LEXUS LS400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
27
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 LEXUS LS400
The 1991 LEXUS LS400 has received a total of 27 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (3 complaints), Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 LEXUS LS400
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 LEXUS LS400. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1991 LEXUS LS400
27 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 LEXUS LS400. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeconventional | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TAKATA INFLATOR THE AIRBAGS THE MPH GAUGEZ MOST OF DASH BOARD LIGHTS DONT WORK.
THIS LEXUS LS400 CAUGHT ON FIRE DURING SMOG CHECK AND BOTH NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE ON FIRE AND 2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED. THE CAR IS STILL DRIVE-ABLE AND ONLY TAKE VERY SHORT SHORT "STOP AND GO" TRIPS IF YOU REALLY WANT IT GO FROM POINT A TO B. I HAVE ATTACHED 2 PICS ON THE SMOG CHECK PLACE AND A REPORT FROM THE SMOG CHECK PLACE BEFORE IT CAN FINISHED THE SMOG TEST PROCESS. I ALSO HAVE A FRIEND GOT A LEXUS ES300 1998 SIMILAR PROBLEMS WHICH HE SPENT AND REPLACED FUEL INJECTORS, TUNE UP, MAF, OXYGEN SENOR ETC BUT GET NO WHERE.. IT IS DEFINITELY AN INTERESTING ACADEMIC CASE AND ALSO A UNSAFE VEHICLE IN THE PUBLIC; WELL, I DO NOTICE EVERYONE GETS THEIR ATTENTION STARTS LOOKING AND SMELLING. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -- THE 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BECAME RED-HOT AFTER CHANGING AN ALTERNATOR FROM O'RIELLY AND IT WAS SUSPECTED TOO MUCH "UN-BURNED" GAS FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BURNT AT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS; A LOT OF EMISSION CONTROL PARTS CHANGED SUCH AS 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, MAF, TUNE UP, MUFFLER CHECKED, PRESSURE PUMP CHECKED AND AMONG OTHER THINGS BUT NO RESULT.
THIS LEXUS LS400 CAUGHT ON FIRE DURING SMOG CHECK AND BOTH NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE ON FIRE AND 2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED. THE CAR IS STILL DRIVE-ABLE AND ONLY TAKE VERY SHORT SHORT "STOP AND GO" TRIPS IF YOU REALLY WANT IT GO FROM POINT A TO B. I HAVE ATTACHED 2 PICS ON THE SMOG CHECK PLACE AND A REPORT FROM THE SMOG CHECK PLACE BEFORE IT CAN FINISHED THE SMOG TEST PROCESS. I ALSO HAVE A FRIEND GOT A LEXUS ES300 1998 SIMILAR PROBLEMS WHICH HE SPENT AND REPLACED FUEL INJECTORS, TUNE UP, MAF, OXYGEN SENOR ETC BUT GET NO WHERE.. IT IS DEFINITELY AN INTERESTING ACADEMIC CASE AND ALSO A UNSAFE VEHICLE IN THE PUBLIC; WELL, I DO NOTICE EVERYONE GETS THEIR ATTENTION STARTS LOOKING AND SMELLING. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -- THE 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BECAME RED-HOT AFTER CHANGING AN ALTERNATOR FROM O'RIELLY AND IT WAS SUSPECTED TOO MUCH "UN-BURNED" GAS FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BURNT AT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS; A LOT OF EMISSION CONTROL PARTS CHANGED SUCH AS 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, MAF, TUNE UP, MUFFLER CHECKED, PRESSURE PUMP CHECKED AND AMONG OTHER THINGS BUT NO RESULT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 LEXUS LS 400. THE CONTACT WAS EXITING A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS AT LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED AND HAD CAUSED THE BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN FILING A COMPLAINT FOR THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,625 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 134,900. UPDATED 08/31/11 *BF UPDATED 09/12/11
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 LEXUS LS 400. THE CONTACT WAS EXITING A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS AT LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED AND HAD CAUSED THE BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN FILING A COMPLAINT FOR THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,625 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 134,900. UPDATED 08/31/11 *BF UPDATED 09/12/11
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Safety Rating for the 1991 LEXUS LS400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 LEXUS LS400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 LEXUS LS400
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 LEXUS LS400. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BO00501 — SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 LEXUS LS400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS LS400
- 1990 LEXUS LS400 — 36 complaints
- 1991 LEXUS LS400 (current)
- 1992 LEXUS LS400 — 10 complaints
- 1993 LEXUS LS400 — 83 complaints
- 1994 LEXUS LS400 — 76 complaints
- 1995 LEXUS LS400 — 48 complaints
- 1996 LEXUS LS400 — 24 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
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- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints