1997 Lexus LS400 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 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 suspension of the 1997 Lexus LS400, 8% of the 13 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.
“Left front tire was wearing out. Then, shifted the tire to right front and wearing continued. Consumer took vehicle to dealership for alignment. Mechanic told him that he could do that because balljoints needed to be replaced. The balljoint are made from substance that would wear out at certain mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #894426, filed 2001-08Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Lexus LS400
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Lexus LS400
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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