Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lexus ls. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it would not start and a clicking sound was heard. She attempted to start the vehicle a third time and was successful. She drove the vehicle to her destination and when she parked the vehicle, the engine would not turn off. The contact smelled a burning odor coming from the engine. Five minutes later, the vehicle shut off. She inspected the vehicle under the hood and noticed burnt wires. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that there was an electrical short circuit with the starter motor, which caused the under hood fire. The manufacturer and dealer stated that her VIN was not included in any recalls; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.
The worst 1997 Lexus LS problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Lexus LS 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit)...
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Questions about the 1997 Lexus LS
Is the 1997 Lexus LS reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Lexus LS, fewer than a typical LS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Lexus LS?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Lexus LS have?
No recalls on record.
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