1999 Lexus LS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 13, 2020 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other LS years
Not enough data 15th of 29 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus LS. That ranks 15th out of 29 LS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 74,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Lexus LS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Vehicle Speed Control3 · ~74,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control3100%74,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612011: 1201112020: 120201

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Lexus LS recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Lexus LS.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While slowly making a turn with my foot on the brake my car surged forward. I tried to control the car by pushing my foot on the brake as hard as i could without success. I was able to stop the car from moving only by putting it on park. The surge was very sudden and uncontrollable. This is second…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jun 13, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11328667

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lexus ls. The contact stated that while the brakes were depressed the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the proceeding vehicle. The driver was inured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that was unable to locate a failure code…

Vehicle Speed Control · received May 4, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10399113

I was driving and the vehicle in front of me stopped. I took my right foot off the accelerator and placed in on the break. When i applied pressure to the break, the car continued to accelerate and hit the car in front of me. The damage to my car is probably in the $10,000 range. *nm

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 21, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10155810

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus LS?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Lexus LS?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Lexus LS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.