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1995 Lexus Ls400 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 48 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.8 times the median Ls400 year — the 1995 model ranks #4 of 12 Ls400 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 13 reports (27% of the total).

48

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Ls400 years?

Ls400 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted83 complaints1990: 36 complaints1991: 27 complaints1992: 10 complaints1993: 83 complaints1994: 76 complaints1995: 48 complaints1996: 24 complaints1997: 23 complaints1998: 52 complaints1999: 27 complaints2000: 16 complaints2001: 2 complaints
Ls400 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Lexus Ls400 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1327%
Seat Belts1021%
Engine613%
Visibility & Wipers36%
Seats36%
Fuel System24%
Brakes24%
Steering24%
Suspension24%
Transmission24%
Airbags12%
Speed Control12%
Other12%

Does the 1995 Lexus Ls400 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E049000LightingMay 24, 2006 · 27,176 units

Defect

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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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.

98V016000Electrical SystemJanuary 27, 1998 · 47,525 units

Defect

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 AS ROAD SPLASH WITH DEICING SALT, ENTERS THIS AREA.

Consequence

A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS WOULD RANDOMLY ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 21, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT AND THERE WAS ABNORMAL SLACK IN THE BELT. THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE ALL THE SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 170,000. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · July 5, 2012

“I WAS STOP A LIGHT WAITING TO GO TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY SOMETHING I DO EVERY MORNING I KNOW IT IS A BAD TURN SO I ALWAYS GO SLOWLY ALL OF SUDDEN MY CAR TAKES OFF MY WHEEL BECOME VERY HARD MY BRAKES STIFFEN MY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON MY SLIPPERY WHEN WET CAME ON MY DASH WAS READING ABOUT 100 I HIT A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 11, 2009 · crash

“FRONT SEAT TRACK MOVED FORWARD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ROOM FOR REAR PASSENGERS, CAUSING INSUFFICIENT LEG ROOM FOR FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS. *SD”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · May 10, 1995

1995 Lexus Ls400 — common questions

Is the 1995 Lexus Ls400 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 48 complaints put the 1995 model at #4 of 12 Ls400 years. It is one of the Ls400 years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Ls400 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (13 complaints), seat belts (10 complaints), engine (6 complaints).

Does the 1995 Lexus Ls400 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Lexus Ls400. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Lexus Ls400 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ls400 years to avoid are 1993, 1994, 1998, 1995. The cleanest record among Ls400 years belongs to 2001.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.