MYRModel Year Report

1996 Lexus LS400

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1996 Lexus LS400
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:06:53.355Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus LS400 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1990: 24 complaints 1990 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 2001
1996: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
199024
199121
19928
199365
199468
199539
199619
199713
199845
199922
200012
20012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE POSITIVE POST. HE STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE YET THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER START.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110404

WHEELS

1 of 19 total reports mentions: wheels.

VISIBILITY

1 of 19 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 19 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980209 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TERMINAL FOR THE STARTER MOTOR MAGNETIC SWITCH, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR IF ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE LIQUID, SUCH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.

Campaign 98V016000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE N

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Lexus LS400 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V016000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Lexus LS400?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Lexus LS400 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.