Model year record
1992 Lexus LS400 recalls & problems
The 1992 Lexus LS400 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 8 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1992 Lexus LS400.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
LS 400
| City / highway | 16 / 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly; Front › Anchorage | 2 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring › Front underhood; Wiring › Interior/under dash | 2 | — |
| Power trainAxle assembly › Axle shaft | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingExhaust system | 1 | — |
| Exterior lightingHeadlights | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | — |
| Air bagsFrontal | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulicCrash
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.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedalCrash
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
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
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
I AM BLINDED BY THE HEADLIGHTS OF SUVS AND SMALL PICK-UP TRUCKS. CAN'T THE LIGHTS BE LOWERED?*AK
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage1 injury
THE SEAT BELTS FAILED DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE CONSUMER (ATTORNEY FOR THE CONSUMER). *MJS
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
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
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASES BY ITSELF AND WILL NOT RETRACT. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.