1999 Lexus LS400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS400 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus LS400. That ranks 3rd out of 7 LS400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (12 complaints, 55%), typically at around 57,935 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 102 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Lexus LS400 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 | 12 | 55% | 57,935 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 18% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | 94,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 91,080 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 39,121 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Lexus LS400 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Lexus LS400.
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 ls400. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, he applied the brake due to traffic. However, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The crash caused damage to both vehicles as well as an injured knee of the driver…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lexus ls400. The contact stated that while working under the hood it started closing creating a safety hazard. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic. Toyota was not contacted. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The current…
Our 1999ls400 lexus is experiencing malfunctions with the electronics in the dash. The odometer and the speedometer are working intermittently. Lexus wants 1200.00 to pull out dash and send away to repair. I am concerned this is a huge safety issue. I don't know whose replacing what and are they…
I am reporting this because it might provide a clue to the toyota racing engine problem. On each of two days before i took my 1999 lexus 400 to the dealer for repairs, the engine would race at an estimated 4,000+ rpms and emitted a grinding sound as the car was started. After turning off the engine…
1999 400ls lexus dash panel defective. *tr
Other Lexus LS400 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 LS400 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 LS400 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 LS400 | 45 | 0 |
| 1997 LS400 | 13 | 1 |
| 1996 LS400 | 19 | 1 |
| 1995 LS400 | 39 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus LS400?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Lexus LS400?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Lexus LS400 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS400 model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.