Bends after driving on a crown road......3X.....Bcp in smyrna de will not give me another changed left and right tie rod ends twiice and still cannot keep the vehicle on the road.
Steering
Lexus LS400 Steering problems by year
11 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus LS400's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
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Latest LS400 steering complaints
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.
While driving my 1997 lexus ls400 in ca on the 605 fwy, west toward 210 fwy, all systems on the car locked (steering wheel, brakes, gas pedal) as I was changing lanes. I had no control of the car and after spinning several times ran into the center divider. I was very lucky not to go over the divider into oncoming traffic and be killed. I sustained neck and head injuries and the car was totaled. I was very lucky that I survived and that no other cars or people were involved. Early in 1998 I received a...
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recall notice and took the car in to lexus on 2/24/98. The recall was for a "starter plug problem". I trusted that after the repair I wouldn't have any problems with my lexus. In fact, just over a month later I had the accident and the car was totaled. I very happily drove lexus cars from 1992 until the accident and they were my favorite cars. I have 2 friends who had the same malfunction with a 1996 and a 1997 lexus ls 400. I feel it is my duty to provide this information to make sure it's included in studies and historical data the nhtsa keeps. I hope the information will be put to good use to prevent future accidents, injuries and deaths, regardless of the auto manufacturer. I believe the problems toyota is currently experiencing are probably happening with other auto manufacturers. *Tr
Its well known that the power steering/alternator setup on the 1990-1994 lexus ls400s are poorly designed. The power steering pumps are known to spring leaks. They are located directly over the alternator charging system and the leaking fluid shorts out the alternator, leading to failure. I have had two of these and both were leaking and after researching, its hard to find a 1990-94 ls400 on the road that does not have a leaking power steering pump. The pump seals should have been better manufactured, placed in...
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a different configuration, or a "alternator guard" placed over the alternator to keep the fluid from seeping into the alternator causing the premature failure. I have seen a couple of these with fires in this area and can understand it being a possibility with the power steering oil leaking down into the alternator. So, not only do the pumps leak externally (they also leak internally and suck into the engine), but they also ruin the alternator and cause a potential fire hazard. Another problem area with this same car is the hvac controls will turn black after a few years, creating a safety hazard, because you cannot see what your heating/defroster settings are at night. *Tr
The seat belts on my car do not retract or stay tight on me anymore. They continue to loosen as I drive. They are stiff almost brittle. The steering wheel does not move out like it used to. Now it moves away from the dash in an upward direction toward my face. *Tr
I have a 1990 lexus ls 400 and I have had to change my alternator and power steering pump 3 times due to the power steering pump having a leak and there are millions having the same problem and it cost a lot of money I think lexus should have recalled their pumps to correct this problem please help me this is becoming ridiculous. Every year I have to change my pump due to this problem they cost 600 dollars just the part someone should take some kind of notice to this major problem. *Tr
After driving for a long period of time vehicle stalled while decreasing the speed due to loss of power steering. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but dealer was unable to resolve the problem. *Ak
The steering wheel was hard to turn. Consumer had the vehicle was serviced. The technician noticed that the steering yoke needed to be replaced. Mr
After making a complete stop vehicle rolled for about 4-5 feet causing a rearend collision. Dealer could not determine the cause. *Ak
TIE ROD FAILURE.
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