Model year guide

1996 Lexus LS 400

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Lexus LS 400 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.

1996 Lexus LS 400 — representative photo
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1996 Lexus LS 400 at a glance

Combined19 mpg
Typical price$2,655

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Lexus LS 400 MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 1996 Lexus LS 400 worth?

Low
$700
Typical price
$2,655
High
$3,700

From 11 comparable 1996 Lexus LS 400 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Lexus LS 400 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,950
Total$23,700
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($2,655) with the same model 4 model-years older ($1,079), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Lexus LS 400 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · 400
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl 260 hp

1996 Lexus LS 400 vehicles on record

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Other Lexus LS 400 model years

1999 1998 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990

1996 Lexus LS 400 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1996 Lexus LS 400 get?

The 1996 Lexus LS 400 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway).

How much is a 1996 Lexus LS 400 worth?

Comparable 1996 Lexus LS 400 listings run roughly $700–$3,700, typically around $2,655 (from 11 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.