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Engine coolingPart report

1996 Lexus LS400 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
11%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
116,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Lexus LS400, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199915%
1996211%
199525%
199312%
1992113%
1991210%
199028%

Other parts of the 1996 Lexus LS400

Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Lexus LS400

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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