How reliable are Lexus LS400?
The Lexus LS 400 not only holds the record as the first Toyota luxury flagship car but also as one of the most reliable luxury cars. This V8 powered sedan was built to go up against Mercedes and BMW. The Lexus LS 400 not only proved to be affordable and efficient but its reliability stood unquestioned as well.
Are there any problems with the Lexus LS400?
The leather seats can wear badly on the Lexus LS400, particularly on the early cars and different colors seem to fair better, Gray has always been my favorite and it wears reasonably well, Black is also durable but . Look for, wear on the bolsters and any tears. The heated seats are also known to fail and are not really fixable.
What happens to alloy wheels on Lexus LS400?
Lacquer coating on alloy wheels peels off allowing them to oxidise, it can some times be quite bad. You can get them refurbished for about £65 a corner if they are not too far gone. A full Lexus or specialist service history is always worth looking for.
Do you need catalytic converter on Lexus LS400?
The catalytic converters are expensive on the Lexus LS400 £700+ each so check them carefully but the exhaust rarely needs replacing,
How often should the timing belt be changed on a Lexus LS400?
It is best to see records of the auto transmission fluid and filter having been changed every year, that is not critical but it is essential that the timing belt has been changed at 60,000-mile intervals. The catalytic converters are expensive on the Lexus LS400 £700+ each so check them carefully but the exhaust rarely needs replacing,
Are there maintenance issues with the Lexus LS 400?
These merits are largely well earned. However, what nobody seems to mention are two maintenance nightmares that can bring the car to its knees. I’m going to explain these issues and show you how to repair them without breaking the bank.
Is the satnav on a Lexus LS400 a problem?
The Satnav which was included on the last LS400’s Mk IV is becoming a problem, it works fine but is now very dated and if you have a CD prior to version 3.7 it is to be blunt rubbish.
When to replace starter motor on Lexus LS 400?
Removing the plenum is about one hour into the repair. Only now are you able to catch your first glimpse of the evasive starter motor. Chances are high that the starter motor has never been replaced in your LS 400. Even if it has been, it has probably been many years since the operation.
Can a damaged EGR pipe be removed from a Lexus LS 400?
There is no clear procedure that I have found on how to remove a damaged EGR pipe on the Lexus LS 400, short of pulling the transmission out of the car. So, I had to MacGyver-up my own method. With the starter motor out of the way, you can see that you are more than halfway there on pulling the pipe out of engine bay.