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.
The worst 1992 Lexus LS400 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Seat belts2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Seat belts2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Lexus LS400 25
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
- Replacement Certification Labels
- LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete
1992 Lexus LS400 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
What 1992 Lexus LS400 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
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.
I am blinded by the headlights of suvs and small pick-up trucks. Can't the lights be lowered?
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.
The seat belts failed during vehicle accident resulting in injury to the consumer (attorney for the consumer).
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.
Seat belt buckle releases by itself and will not retract. Manufacturer will be notified.
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Questions about the 1992 Lexus LS400
Is the 1992 Lexus LS400 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1992 Lexus LS400, 4.0 times a typical LS400 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Lexus LS400?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is seat belts (2).
How many recalls does the 1992 Lexus LS400 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Lexus LS400 have the most electrical problems?
The Lexus LS400 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1994 (44 complaints), 1993 (42 complaints) and 1995 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Lexus LS400 get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Lexus LS400 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 21 highway.
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