1999 Lexus GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS years
- Not enough data 7th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus GS. That ranks 7th out of 24 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 101,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Lexus GS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 123,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Lexus GS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Lexus GS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1999 Lexus GS400. The contact stated while driving at 1 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brakes failed to engage while depressed on the brake pedal almost causing a collision. The contact informed the independent mechanic of the failure, but the vehicle was not…
In the process of making a u-turn on a private narrow street the automobile rpm jumped from an almost idle condition to over 3000 rpm. Every effort to brake the car and shift to neutral proved ineffective within the distance of approximately 30 feet. The automobile jumped the curb and struck a low…
I was driving going home from the store and my lower ball joint failed and damage my wheels, fender and driver side door won't open all the way due to the damage on the fender. Thank god i wasn't in the freeway or with my kids when this happened. *tr
I found out that i couldn't extend the back seat belts (passenger). *tr
Other Lexus GS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 GS | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 GS | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 GS | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 GS | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 GS | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 GS | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 GS | 25 | 2 |
| 2006 GS | 44 | 6 |
| 2005 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 GS | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 GS | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 GS | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 GS | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus GS?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Lexus GS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Lexus GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.