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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1992 Lexus LS400 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Lexus LS400, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle experiences ongoing problem with the noisy front wheel bearing, 2 repairs have been completed, the second repair consumer paid for. Consumer smelled heavy fumes from exhaust on acceleration, dealer found no problems.”

NHTSA complaint #874532, filed 2000-11

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2000325%
199915%
199824%
1997215%
199525%
199423%
199346%
1992113%
199014%

Other parts of the 1992 Lexus LS400

Electrical system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 Lexus LS400

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology