1999 Lexus GS400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS400 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus GS400. That ranks 2nd out of 4 GS400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 57,188 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Lexus GS400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 35% | 57,188 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 24% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 24% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 12% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 12% | 188,022 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 45 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | 45 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 45 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Lexus GS400 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Lexus GS400.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unintended engine speed increase/sa (DP03003) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Sep 23, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus gs400. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not stop and surged forward. The contact had to pump the brake pedal approximately three times until the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the vehicle was…
May 9, 2017. At approximately 5:50 pm, i got in my car which was parked in a small outdoor parking lot. I started it and put it in reverse and the car took off. Even though i applied the brakes the car did not stop or slow down. It slammed into a parked 2016 mercedes with such force that the…
Battery drain and damaging alternater . Headlights flickers and gas leak and power steering problems.
The trunk mounted brake lights have faded from red to pink. It is a problem with these cars. This car has been garaged when it is not driven.
Was in a serious car wreck..have sever makes on body from seatbelt...when airbag deploy knocked out windshield..have stitches in arm from glass.car is total..had to get cut out of car.
Other Lexus GS400 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 GS400 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 GS400 | 31 | 1 |
| 1997 GS400 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus GS400?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Lexus GS400?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Lexus GS400 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS400 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.