1991 Lexus LS400

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1991 Lexus LS400
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:07.454Z

Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
21

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 24 complaints 1991: 21 complaints 1991 21 1992: 8 complaints 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 1991: 21 complaints 1991 21 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 1991: 21 complaints 1991 21 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

1991: 21 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199024
199121
19928
199365
199468
199539
199619
199713
199845
199922
200012
20012

Known problem areas

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

6 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Air bags

3 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer was in an accident and the driver side air bag didn't deploy . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-05

Wheels

2 of 21 total reports mention: wheels.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Problem with rear wheel locking up. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-23

Vehicle speed control

2 of 21 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1991 Lexus LS400 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Lexus LS400?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Lexus LS400 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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