Lexus Ls400 1996
Model Ls400 made in 1996 by Lexus got 23 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, exterior lighting. The car has one 4.0l engine.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/26/22 | 22/33/26 | Premium | $ 921 | 5 | 950905 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V016000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 04/03/1995 to 06/04/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 47525 | 02/09/1998 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/27/1998 | 02/04/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. due to improper assembly of the terminal for the starter motor magnetic switch, an electrical short circuit can occur if electrically-conductive liquid, such as road splash with deicing salt, enters this area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A starter motor no-start condition or an underhood fire can result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the magnetic switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 9, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E049000 | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. | E (Equipment) | 27176 | 07/01/2006 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/2006 | 06/05/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98201 | 01/27/1998 | 600995 | Starter switch special service campaign . *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| EG00297 | 02/28/1997 | 52035 | Driveability improvement. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| LEXUS 2 | 01/01/1997 | 52245 | Evap charcoal canister noise. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| AU00198 | 02/13/1998 | 600355 | Vehicle experiencing static noise on weak am stations. *yc | 05/11/1998 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| BO00501 | 03/23/2001 | 619119 | Subject regarding new seat belt tongue plate stopper service parts. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||||
| BO00200 | 04/28/2000 | BO00200 | 612528 | Subject regarding seat heater replacement procedure. *tt | 06/08/2000 |
| BO00200 | 03/31/2000 | 611200 | Information on the seat heater replacement procedure. *mjs | 05/31/2000 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| ST010101 | 02/16/2001 | 619796 | Subject regarding steering wheelnut service specification. *tt | 07/02/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| AX00101 | 03/09/2001 | 619113 | Subject regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 01202 | 10/11/2002 | 10000251 | Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt | 02/20/2003 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PG00197 | 02/28/1997 | 52028 | Publication correction information. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| LEXUS 1 | 01/01/1997 | 52244 | Window regulator popping noise. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/31/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1996 lexus ls400. the contact attempted to start the vehicle when the battery caught on fire at the positive post. he stated that he was able to extinguish the fire yet the vehicle would no longer start. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for the failure where the mechanic advised him of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 98v016000 (electrical system; starter assembly). he then called the manufacturer and was advised that the recall work had previously been performed on the vehicle. the mechanic advised him that the starter, battery and battery cables would need to be replaced. the contact also stated that he was unable to shift gears. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 170,000. | |||
| 03/31/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1996 lexus ls400. while the vehicle was parked he attempted to start it and the battery caught on fire at the positive post. he stated he put the fire out and the vehicle would not start again. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for the failure. the mechanic advised him of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 98v016000 (electrical system;starter assembly). he then called the manufacturer and was advised that the recall work had already been performed on the vehicle. the vehicle was purchased used in 2009 or 2010. the mechanic advised him that the starter, battery and battery cables needs to be replaced. the contact also stated he can not get the vehicle into gear. the vehicle has not been repaired. the approximate failure and current mileages were 170,000. vwb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/06/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Battery failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Timing belt off on tooth causing poor performance (hard starts). | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 12/30/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Poor radio reception. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| Low beams are incorrectly adjusted. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 5 | ||
| There was a strong fuel smell inside vehicle. vehicle was inspected by dealer 5 times before fuel tank was replaced.*ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/24/1996 | 1 | 05/08/1996 | |
| Cannot read clock and temperature display due to sunshine/potential hazard if driver if concentrating on trying to read display rather than the road. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 100000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was having a problem with the seat belts retracting. the seat belt did not go back into its original position after it was extended. provide further details. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Rear brakes make noise when engaging. | |||
| 12/30/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Brake noise. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/26/2000 | 2 | 01/20/2000 | |
| The brake rotors are experiencing premature warping. *mjs | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 5 | |||
| After making a complete stop vehicle rolled for about 4-5 feet causing a rearend collision. dealer could not determine the cause. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/19/1999 | 1 | 03/09/1996 | |
| All four tire buldging and performing poorly causing vehicle to ride roughly. nlm bridgestone (dot elangjcc146 225/60r16 - 97v er-33) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 03/30/1999 | 1 | 03/09/1996 | |
| Left rear tire had a separated tread and a buldge causing the vehicle to vibrate while driven. nlm bridgestone (dot eal6146 size 225/60r16-97v er-33) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/27/2004 | 83231 | 1 | 12/02/2000 |
| Sudden acceleration. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 10/28/1996 | |
| Driver's exterior rear view mirror vibrates while driving, distorting driver's vision. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| As highway speed is increased frontal/side wind off windshield caused at two different times for me to have to realign the car on the roadway due to this problem, also as the speed increases the inside of the car is noisy.*ak | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Wheel rims rusted resulting in failure. | |||