2000 Lexus LS400
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 65 |
| 1994 | 68 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 45 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
6 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Lexus LS400. The contact stated that while slowly pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly accelerated abnormally. The vehicle crashed into a wall and the air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-28
Dt: the caller said while driving 50 MPH the vehicle accelerated to a faster speed very quickly. There was an accident. The caller sustained injuries. A police report was taken.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-29
After starting the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated at a high speed. The condition caused the vehicle to hit three parked vehicles and one vehicle in motion. The consumer received minor injuries to her face due to air bag deployment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-22
Power train
3 of 12 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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No summary listed for above vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-03
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Electrical system
3 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Lexus LS400. The contact had a new key made for her vehicle, which caused the ignition to fail. The vehicle would stall and the contact would be unable to remove the key from the ignition.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-11
Also filed under Equipment
Tires
1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.
Service brakes
1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2003-07-17Defect petitionClosed 2003-09-23 Unintended engine speed increase/sa
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Lexus LS400 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2000 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 2000 Lexus LS400?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 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.