MYRModel Year Report

1994 Lexus LS400

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1994 Lexus LS400
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:43.047Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
68
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

65% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 24 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 65 complaints 1994: 68 complaints 1994 68 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 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 65 complaints 1993 1994: 68 complaints 1994 68 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 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 65 complaints 1993 1994: 68 complaints 1994 68 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

1994: 68 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

65% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and instrument cluster/panel.

Show complaint excerpts

When the vehicle is cold, the instrument panel does not light up. It takes about an hour of driving to "Warm up" The dashboard and will eventually flicker. This happens constantly and seems to be an issue with all Lexus LS400S.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-02

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Lexus LS400. The contact stated that the instrument panel was defective and she was unable to see any of the gauges. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-18

Interior lighting

15% · 10 reports

Seat belts

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing retractor.

Steering

3% · 2 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Lexus LS400. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk violently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-06

Power train

3% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing gear position indication (prndl).

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Indicator lever sticks in neutral when shifting from park to drive. No response from ABS.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-24

Shifted gear selector, it sticks in neutral postion.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-23

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Lexus LS400 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Interior lighting: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 6 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Lexus LS400?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Lexus LS400 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.