1995 Lexus Ls problems

General information about Lexus-Ls
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list

The Lexus LS (Japanese: レクサス・LS, Hepburn: Rekusasu LS) is a full-size luxury sedan (F-segment in Europe) serving as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. For the first four generations, all LS models featured V8 engines and were predominantly rear-wheel-drive. In the fourth generation, Lexus offered all-wheel-drive, hybrid, and long-wheelbase variants. The fifth generation changed to using a V6 engine with no V8 option, and only one length was offered.

As the first model developed by Lexus, the LS 400 debuted in January 1989 with the second generation debuting in November 1994. The LS 430 debuted in January 2000 and the LS 460/LS 460 L series in 2006. A domestic-market version of the LS 400 and LS 430, badged as Toyota Celsior (Japanese: トヨタ・セルシオ, Hepburn: Toyota Serushio), was sold in Japan until the Lexus marque was introduced there in 2006. In 2006 (for the 2007 model year), the fourth generation LS 460 debuted the first production eight-speed automatic transmission and an automatic parking system. In 2007, V8 hybrid powertrains were introduced on the LS 600h/LS 600h L sedans.

Development of the LS began in 1983 as the F1 project, the code name for a secret flagship sedan. At the time, Toyota's two existing flagship models were the Crown and Century models – both of which catered exclusively for the Japanese market and had little global appeal that could compete with international luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Jaguar. The resulting sedan followed an extended five-year design process at a cost of over US$1 billion, and premiered with a new V8 engine and numerous luxury features. The Lexus LS was intended from its inception for export markets, and the Lexus division was formed to market and service the vehicle internationally. The original LS 400 debuted to strong sales, and was largely responsible for the successful launch of the Lexus marque.

Since the start of production, each generation of the Lexus LS has been manufactured in the Japanese city of Tahara, Aichi. The name "LS" stands for "Luxury Sedan", although some Lexus importers have preferred to define it as "Luxury Saloon". The name "Celsior" is taken from Latin word "celsus", meaning "lofty" or "elevated".

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Common 1995 Lexus Ls problems

The 1995 Lexus LS400 is a well-regarded luxury vehicle, known for its reliability and longevity. However, like any car, it can experience certain issues over time. Here are some of the most common problems reported by owners of the 1995 Lexus LS400:

Steering wheel stiffness and noise: Another common issue is a steering wheel that becomes hard to turn, often accompanied by noise when turning. This problem can be caused by a variety of factors, including low power steering fluid or a damaged power steering pump. Changing the steering wheel oil may not always solve this problem.

Engine jerking: Some owners have reported experiencing a sudden, repetitive jerking motion when driving uphill and taking their foot off the accelerator. This issue can be particularly alarming, as it may feel like the engine is about to explode. The cause of this problem is not immediately clear, but it may be related to the transmission or engine control unit.

It's important to note that these issues are not necessarily widespread, and many owners of the 1995 Lexus LS400 report having no significant problems with their vehicles. However, if you are experiencing any of these issues with your LS400, it may be worth consulting with a qualified mechanic to diagnose and address the problem.

1995 Lexus Ls car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lexus Ls problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Electrical system problems
Seat belts problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Lexus Ls vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1995 Lexus Ls complaints

The NHTSA has received 2 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Lexus Ls.

2007-12-28

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-06-20
VIN: JT8UF22E0S0
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: THE LCD DISPLAY IN BOTH MY AC/HEAT SECTION AND RADIO SECTION OF MY DASH DO NOT WORK ANYMORE. I HAVE TAKEN TO THE LEXUS DEALER IN FRANKLIN, TN. AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS TO ME IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE AT NIGHT YOU HAVE TO TURN ON THE MAP LIGHT IN ORDER TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE AC/HEAT OR RADIO. I AM SEEING THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS. I AM JUST WANTING MY CAR TO FUNCTION THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED TO. I HAD LIVED WITH THE PROBLEM FOR YEARS BUT OUT OF DISGUST WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. *TR

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2006-12-04