2000 Lexus LS400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS400 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus LS400. That ranks 6th out of 7 LS400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (6 complaints, 50%), typically at around 55,362 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Lexus LS400 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 50% | 55,362 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 25% | 101,309 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 25% | 103,107 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 104,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Lexus LS400 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Lexus LS400.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unintended engine speed increase/sa (DP03003) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Sep 23, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The…
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. The dealer was notified and advised that they would…
Tl*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…
Other Lexus LS400 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 LS400 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 LS400 | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 LS400 | 45 | 0 |
| 1997 LS400 | 13 | 1 |
| 1996 LS400 | 19 | 1 |
| 1995 LS400 | 39 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus LS400?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Lexus LS400?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Lexus LS400 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS400 model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.