1999 Lexus GS300: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 38 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (24% of complaints).
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0
recalls
38
owner complaints
0
fire reports
99,050
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 99,050 mi)Weak spot: vehicle speed control (24%)
Common problems
Computed from 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)24% · 9 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)14% · 5 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)14% · 5 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)8% · 3 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)8% · 3 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)8% · 3 complaints
“"takata recall" all door locks must be manually locked at each door....windows open at times when key unlocks car....both keys are loose at the base and are held together by tape.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus gs300. After the vehicle was started, the ABS and vsc warning indicators illuminated. In addition, while driving various speeds, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 197,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2016
“I got brakes put on at the lexus of palm beaches off of okeechobee blvd last year and paid over 475 dollars for all parts. As a result 7 months later my brakes began to squeak so I called them and I was not assisted with new parts except just brake spray which is not good. The parts are defective and I have a 1 year warranty which ends in one month which I feel that is why they dont want to fix it until the waaranty is up”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2016
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“Preparing to stop while entering access gate slowing to around 10 - 15 mph, after applying brake car accelerated forcing me to reapply brake again and shifting to park. This is the first time that this high level acceleration has happened although before I have noticed occasionally a low level acceleration when preparing to stop. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2015
“The ABS will activate below 5 mph when coming to a stop. The car will have little stopping ability and ABS will activate. The road surface is dry and clear of debris. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2013
“I stopped at a traffic light and all of a sudden my car started to accelerate, I pressed the brake real hard but the car lunged forward ahead. Quickly, I put it into neutral. It continued to accelerate to over 7500 and then went back down. Luckily no one was in front of me and the person at the intersection saw what was happening and he swerved away. I was able to drive it home. In my 45 years of driving many different vehicles, this has been the most scariest feeling. *js”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus gs300. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the entire front end dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the driver's side lower ball joint would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred two months later. The vehicle was towed back to the mechanic and the passenger's side ball joint was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 163,000. Returned by usps on 11-19-2013. Second attempt on 11-20-2013 failed. *kb”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2013
“The safety belt for driver and passenger side are broken. There is no restraint, meaning it doesn't stop therefore wearing a seatbelt is useless. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2012
“When I went to start my car. I heard a loud buzzing sound, my brake light, vsc on and off light came on. I also had very little braking capability. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2012
“When exceeding 60mph, the gs 300's steering wheel shakes and vibrates quite noticeably. The faster you accelerate, the more noticeable the steering wheel vibrates. This causes the the car to become more difficult to handle, brake in a straight line, switch lanes and control while driving in a curve, over bumps and at highway speeds. Even after the tires were balanced and aligned, the noticeable steering wheel vibrations continued. This is a serious safety issue since it makes the care more difficult to handle during emergency procedures and when driving at highway speeds, when the the vehicle is becomes more difficult to control. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1999 Lexus GS300 reliable?
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Lexus GS300. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Lexus GS300 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 99,050 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.