1999 Lexus LX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX years
- Not enough data 5th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus LX. That ranks 5th out of 17 LX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 216,444 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Lexus LX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 60% | 216,444 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Lexus LX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Lexus LX.
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.
Sudden onset of brake failure; dash lights came on and then brakes failed. Luckily, was in a parking lot and wife was going about 20 mph. Dealer replaced master cylinder; defective brake booster failure at 216k.
There was no indication of a expected total brake failure while driving the vehicle. But when it did occur, we did have a cel come one and luckily, wife was in a parking lot and driving slowly. This had been my wife/daughter's main means of moving around. Had they been on the highway, it would have…
Fuel return line rusted out under brake fluid tank. Danger spraying of the fuel right on the exhaust manifold and catching the fire. Tried to order fuel line for repair . Was told by dealer it is on back order and they have other 8 orders for the same part.
Abs and brake light plus buzzer sounded. Immediately pulled over only to find complete loss of brakes. Faulty design to allow brakes to fail due to an abs pump going out. Needs a new master cylinder assembly and abs accumulator. Could have been a tragic accident if i hadn't been driving only 30mph…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lexus lx 470. While inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic shifted the gears and the vehicle caught fire. The center section where the gear shifter is located melted. On several occasions, the contact informed the dealer that there was electrical failure when she brought…
Other Lexus LX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 LX | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 LX | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 LX | 13 | 5 |
| 2022 LX | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 LX | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 LX | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 LX | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 LX | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 LX | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 LX | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 LX | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 LX | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 LX | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 LX | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 LX | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 LX | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus LX?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Lexus LX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Lexus LX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LX model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.