MYRModel Year Report

1990 Lexus LS400

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1990 Lexus LS400
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:56:38.270Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 24 complaints 1990 24 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 65 complaints 1994: 68 complaints 1994 1995: 39 complaints 1996: 19 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1998: 45 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints
1990: 24 complaints 1990 24 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 65 complaints 1993 1994: 68 complaints 1994 1995: 39 complaints 1995 1996: 19 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 45 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1990: 24 complaints 1990 24 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 65 complaints 1993 1994: 68 complaints 1994 1995: 39 complaints 1995 1996: 19 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 45 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001

1990: 24 complaints

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YearComplaints
199024
199121
19928
199365
199468
199539
199619
199713
199845
199922
200012
20012

Known problem areas

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

6 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and rear compartment/trunk.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I have a 1990 Lexus ls 400 and I have had to change my alternator and power steering pump 3 times due to the power steering pump having a leak and there are millions having the same problem and it cost a lot of money I think Lexus should have...

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-28

Also filed under Steering

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 Lexus LS400. The contact stated that the front drivers side door failed to unlock from the inside or outside of the vehicle. The contact attempted both automatically and manually but the door failed to unlock and open.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-28

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Air bags

5 of 24 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer stated while traveling at 30 MPH, another vehicle ran a light and the consumer hit the vehicle. Consumer's vehicle was totaled. The driver side airbag did not deployed. The passengers neck and back was injured as a result.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-07

Air bag deployment was violent, resulting in an injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-19

Seat belts

3 of 24 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

Latches/locks/linkages

3 of 24 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

Structure

3 of 24 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and hood.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1989-12-05Exterior lighting89V212000 Lamp housing of center high mounted stop lamp could become distorted after prolonged illumination, particularly under high temperatures.

    Remedy: Replace lamp housing with one of higher temperature resistant material.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Lexus LS400 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V212000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Lexus LS400 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Lexus LS400?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Lexus LS400 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.