The contact owns a 2001 Lexus LS. The contact stated that the battery to the vehicle failed on several occasions for the past 20 years. The contact stated she had to replace the battery at least twenty times in the past ten years. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failure in the radio connection which was draining the battery. The radio was disconnected. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The worst 2001 Lexus LS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Locks1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Locks1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Lexus LS 31
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s)...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
What 2001 Lexus LS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Failure of lexus ls430 trunk struts. Trunk lid will no longer remain open and will often fall on my head while putting and taking items out of the trunk.
The struts (pistons) that allow the trunk lid to open and close do not hold the trunk up and it has slammed shut numerous times causing minor bruises.
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Questions about the 2001 Lexus LS
Is the 2001 Lexus LS reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Lexus LS, fewer than a typical LS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Lexus LS?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus LS have?
No recalls on record.
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