MYRModel Year Report

2001 Lexus LS400

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2001 Lexus LS400
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:04:50.254Z

Only 2 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 2 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, 2001 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
2001: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
199024
199121
19928
199365
199468
199539
199619
199713
199845
199922
200012
20012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH
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CONSUMER PULLED AWAY FROM A STOP AND T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING 40-50MPH. FRONT END OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLAPSED. CONSUMER IS CURRENTLY CONTACTING LEXUS FOR INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20011030

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH
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CONSUMER PULLED OUT FROM A STOP AND T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE, FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING 40-50MPH, CONSUMER WAS CHECKING WITH LEXUS TO SEE WHY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20011030

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Lexus LS400 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Lexus LS400?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus LS400 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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