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1992 Lexus LS400 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1992 Lexus LS400 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2) and the seats & seat belts (2). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1991 has 21 and the 1993 has 65.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical LS400 year, for its age

#153 most complained-about 1992 vehicle

Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Most common 1992 Lexus LS400 problems

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No recalls for the 1992 Lexus LS400

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1992 Lexus LS400. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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8 complaints about the 1992 Lexus LS400

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

BrakesAirbagsCrash

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lexus ls400. While driving 30 mph the contacted applied the brakes; however, they failed and the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The driver frontal air bag didn't deploy. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure and current mileages were 168,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Air bagsNHTSA 10364054
Acceleration & cruise controlCrash

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lexus ls400. When the contact was at a stop sign attempting to accelerate; the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor. The vehicle accelerated on its own into traffic before crashing into a hedge. The vehicle continued to accelerate after the vehicle was in the park position. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 75000. Updated 3/16/10 *cn the consumer also stated he experienced sudden acceleration 5-7 years and crashed into his garage. Updated 06/01/10

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10303671
Electrical system

The digital instrument cluster lights flicker and goe completely blank. This only occurs upon cold start. The lights come back on when vehicle warms up. Dealership cannot locate the cause of the failure so they are replacing the entire instrument cluster.*Ak

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 10044739
Lights

I am blinded by the headlights of suvs and small pick-up trucks. Can't the lights be lowered?*Ak

Filed Exterior lightingNHTSA 759529
Electrical system

When vehicle was started smoke came out from starter motor. Smoke would disappear once vehicle was moving for some time. Had contacted dealer, and mechanic informed consumer that the problem was in wiring harness.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 898319
Seats & seat belts1 injury

The seat belts failed during vehicle accident resulting in injury to the consumer (attorney for the consumer). *Mjs

Filed Seat beltsNHTSA 557945
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

Vehicle experiences ongoing problem with the noisy front wheel bearing, 2 repairs have been completed, the second repair consumer paid for. Consumer smelled heavy fumes from exhaust on acceleration, dealer found no problems. *Slc

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 874532
Seats & seat belts

Seat belt buckle releases by itself and will not retract. Manufacturer will be notified. *Ak

Filed Seat beltsNHTSA 848131

Lexus LS400: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
199619241Electrical systemB
199539240Seats & seat beltsC
199468030Electrical systemD
199365051Electrical systemD
19928020Electrical systemA
199121061BrakesC
199024161Electrical systemC
All LS400 years

1992 Lexus LS400 vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
1992 Lexus LS400802A
1992 Lexus ES3003714CCompare
1992 Lexus SC4003015FCompare
1992 Lexus SC3001003FCompare
1992 Lexus Lexus502FCompare
1992 Lexus ES250101CCompare

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Questions about the 1992 Lexus LS400

Does the 1992 Lexus LS400 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1992 Lexus LS400 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Lexus LS400?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2), seats & seat belts (2), acceleration & cruise control (1).

How many complaints has the 1992 Lexus LS400 had?

8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 20, 1999 and the latest on November 4, 2010. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Is the 1992 Lexus LS400 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 87 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lexus LS400 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 1992 Lexus LS400 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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