There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Lexus LS400, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Lexus LS400 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Electrical System › Ignition — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 100,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Lexus LS400 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 101,309 miles · reported Aug 15, 2014
Owner was driving an a busy street at 25 miles per hour and noticed the instrument cluster was not working. Owner drove vehicle into a parking lot. Vehicle was stopped. Vehicle was restarted and instrument cluster began to function again. Owner drove the vehicle from the parking lot, hit a small pothole. The instrument cluster failed again. Owner took the vehicle to dealer. Vehicle was inspected and the instrument panel, circuit board and gauge kit were replace at a cost of $1335.02.
Power Train · at 102,213 miles · reported Aug 13, 2014
Vehicle was taken to dealer for master key addition . Master key was made by dealer and was defective causing damage to ignition. (21 april 2014) at intervals key could not be removed from ignition. Ignition would lock. Dealer refused to replace key or to refund $186.00 paid by owner for additional master key. Tires 4-03-2014 as apart of the vehicle inspection tires were checked by technician, deemed to be safe. Cracks became noticeable in the side walls of the tires on 6-17-2014. New tires were placed on vehicle by different company on 6-17-2014 this company determined all four of the tires…
Equipment · at 104,000 miles · reported Aug 11, 2014
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 09/16/14 the consumer stated the dealer refused to replace the key or refund the cost of the batteries. The dealer failed to determine that the tires were rotten during service check, failed to provide working batteries for keys and original copy of key. There was an…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 100,000 miles · reported Jun 28, 2012
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. The dealer was notified and advised that they would investigate the failure. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
Electrical System · at 44,000 miles · reported Dec 3, 2008
The contact owns a 2000 lexus ls400. While driving 15 MPH, the speedometer dial remained on zero and never registered the speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the entire instrument panel needed to be replaced. The speedometer could not be repaired until the entire cluster failed. The repair would cost $1,500. The speedometer is currently working again without being repaired; however, it could fail again at any moment. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 44,000 and current mileage was 50,073.
Other Lexus LS400 years
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Lexus LS400 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Lexus LS400 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Lexus LS400?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (6 reports), followed by power train (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 100,000 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.