1994 Lexus LS400 Problems, complaints & recalls

Instrument cluster illumination fails, leaving instruments invisible due to instrument design. At the same time, the fuel gauge stops indicating fuel level. On my particular vehicle, this happens when outside temperature exceeds 75 degrees fahrenheit. In cooler temperatures, the illumination and fuel gauge resume function. Also, occasionally the tachometer and speedometer needles will stick at zero, will resume function when hitting the dash over top of the gauges hard with fist. The speedometer indicator needle...

Both seat belts on driver and passenger side do not retract. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 lexus ls400. The contact stated that the front seat belts failed to retract and the seat belts did not fit snug around a person. The vehicle failed to be equipped with three seat belts in the rear seat. The failure has continued to recur. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 219,950.

The dashboard panel goes "black" and all instrumentation fails and this has happened to me three times since I have had the car. Then second time at about 115000 and then again at approx 129500. When this occurs the car is not legally drivable as there is no way to know exact speed etc. This type of failure is not uncommon I have been informed by repair shops and should be investigated to verify the real unreported by owners times it has occurred. It is a very potential not to mention expensive to repair both...

The instrument panel flickered and then went completely dark. First it would come back on after the car was driven for 10 minutes or more. Now it does not light up at all. I feel this is a safety issue. *Tr

When the vehicle is cold, the instrument panel does not light up. It takes about an hour of driving to "warm up" the dashboard and will eventually flicker. This happens constantly and seems to be an issue with all lexus ls400s. I am also having an issue with the power steering leaking. The leakage has caused my alternator to go bad. I have since replaced the alternator, steering pump and steering rack. The issue also seems to be for all lexus ls400s. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 lexus ls400. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started to jerk violently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 lexus ls400. The contact stated that the instrument panel was defective and she was unable to see any of the gauges. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 122,000.

Both driver and passenger side seat belt does not retract. *Tr

1994 Lexus ls400..Dash lights and instrument gauges work intermittently when the outside temp is in the 60's or below..When the car warms, the lights and gauges will flicker on and off til the instrument cluster has warmed completely, usually 5-7mins..However, if the outside is 45degrees or below, the warm up time for the instrument cluster to be functional is greatly increased 2 as much as 20mins in my experience.. This can be extremely dangerous, as you are unable to see the gauges, more so @ night..I emailed...

The dash board lights just flicker awhile before coming on. I have tried to get lexus to fix this problem and was told that it is not on warranty. They would fix it for 1400.00. It is now worse and do not light up. *Kb

I have a 1994 lexus ls 400, on days when the temp is below 70 degrees the cluster lights do not come on. When the vehicle warms up, which the time varies, the cluster lights flicker for several minutes and then they go on. When its colder they don't go on at all. It is impossible at night to see any gauges. Not sure why nothing is being done with lexus on this. *Tr

1994 Lexus ls400 instrument panel lights not working when cold, and now even in the summer it takes longer for the lights to come on. In colder weather my lights don't go on until the car is driven approximately 60 miles. I cannot see how fast I am going, and the safety of road construction workers is a huge issue and I want to maintain a safe the safe legal speed. The odometer doesn't register, I don't know how much gas I have,. This continues to worsen and my fear is that eventually I will have no lights at all. Have checked into many web sites and seems to be a common issue, very expensive to repair. *Tr

1994 Lexus ls400 instrument panel lights not working when cold, and now even in the summer it takes longer for the lights to come on. In colder weather my lights don't go on until the car is driven approximately 60 miles. I cannot see how fast I am going, and the safety of road construction workers is a huge issue and I want to maintain a safe the safe legal speed. The odometer doesn't register, I don't know how much gas I have, the mileage is incorrect. This continues to worsen and my fear is that eventually I will have no lights at all. Have checked into many web sites and seems to be a common issue, very expensive to repair. *Tr

Our 1994 lexus ls400 has approximately 85,000 miles currently. About 2 years ago the instrument panel lights became erratic, frequently failing to come on during cold weather. This would require that we waited with the engine on until the car heated up before being drivable safely. The length of warm up time has gradually increased to an intolerable level, where I have had to drive the car without instrument lights due to my wife's emergent medical conditions. This is very hazardous, not knowing vehicle speed,...

Lexus instrument panel lighting failure results in driver's inability to accurately determine vehicle speed. The issue has been ongoing in my 1994 lexus ls400 for several years. The vehicle has approximately 123000 miles and started at approximately 90000. In colder weather especially, the dashboard readout is invisible for approximately thirty minutes. When the passenger compartment is sufficiently warm they do function properly. This is a hazardous condition. Toyota motor company refuses to recognize the...

1994 Lexus ls 400 dash lights do not come on. Where as you cannot tell how fast you are going. Also the gauges do not work. If the engine gets over heated , there's no way to know. As I am 74 years old with the gauges not working I have run out many times. I feel lexus should take care of this problem. This a safety issue. *Tr

I have 94 ls400 and when the place is cold instrument panel takes 10 to 15 minutes to light up and that only happens when the place is cold. When the place is hot every thing is fine. *Tr

Traveling at about 40 mph, I rear ended the vehicle in front of me. The air bags never deployed. My front end was destroyed. *Tr

1. Time as in its inevitable, cold start, cold conditions. Conditions of 50f and a cold start are nearly guaranteed to exhibit this issue. 2. The instrument cluster gauges, its illumination, the center console & shifter illumination fails every cold start below 70f and can occur below 85f. A cold start in very warm conditions of around 80f will tend to hide the symptoms and or have the symptoms shortly after the car has warmed up. When the instrument cluster does not function, it generally means the shifter and...

Instrument cluster and climate control lcd failures. *Tr

1994 Lexus ls 400 my cluster lighting and speedometer and tachometer cables are faulty I have read that this is problematic for this lexus model. It is quite unsafe and the dealer wants $3,000 to repair. I feel it should have been recalled since it has been quite unsafe for the past few years. *Tr

I 'm the owner of a 1994 lexus ls 400. The reason I am placing this complaint is because I have been doing constant research on the reason or/s my instrument cluster has gone out. I'm very shocked to find out that a company who prides themselves on the pursuit of perfection hasn't address this issue as an recall.It is very dangerous for me and my family to travel and have to worry about not being able to determine the speed, gas consumption level or any other warning indicator lights to give us ongoing knowledge of...

DASH LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON. *NM

I am complaining about a common problem with the instrument cluster on the lexus ls400. It seems to be more than just a random few, as I have read multiple complaints of this happening and being a known problem that lexus refuses to address. This needs to be recalled and fixed at the expense of lexus. *Nm