1999 LEXUS ES300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
35
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 LEXUS ES300
The 1999 LEXUS ES300 has received a total of 35 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 LEXUS ES300
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 LEXUS ES300. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 LEXUS ES300
35 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 LEXUS ES300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS ES300. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,135.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS ES300. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,135.
1999 LEXUS ES300. CONSUMER REQUESTS INFORMATION ON TOYOTA DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HIS MOTHER WAS INVOLVED IN A NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT AND SUFFERED INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS ES300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN THE REVERSE POSITION. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL AND CRASHED INTO A RESIDENTIAL HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE OTHER VEHICLE DRIVER SUFFERED SEVERE INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 35,000.
CALL LEXUS AND MADE COMPLAIN ABOUT MY CAR AND THE PROBLEMS I AM HAVING GETTING RESOLUTION HAS BEEN FRUSTRATING. THEY ARE REQUESTING THAT I TOW MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP BEFORE THEY DO ANYTHING TO FIX MY VEHICLE. *TR
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Safety Rating for the 1999 LEXUS ES300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 LEXUS ES300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 LEXUS ES300
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 LEXUS ES300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4447B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR THE 1999 LEXUS ES300. 00245-RM667-U2. *TT
BO00500 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
BR00100 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INCORRECT VSC LIGHT ON AND VSC OFF LIGHT ON AT THE SAME TIME. *TT
TC00299 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT SHUDDER DURING THE 2-3 SHIFT. *TT
PG01499 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *TT
EG00299 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXHIBITING A FALSE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446. *TT
BR00199 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES MAKING GROANING OR GRINDING NOISE. *TT
010199 — EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING SCANTOOL KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT
EG00399 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING THE ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT SYSTEM (ACM). *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 LEXUS ES300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS ES300
- 1994 LEXUS ES300 — 50 complaints
- 1995 LEXUS ES300 — 55 complaints
- 1996 LEXUS ES300 — 44 complaints
- 1997 LEXUS ES300 — 50 complaints
- 1998 LEXUS ES300 — 61 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS ES300 (current)
- 2000 LEXUS ES300 — 78 complaints
- 2001 LEXUS ES300 — 36 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS ES300 — 194 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS ES300 — 147 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints
- LEXUS RX330 — 659 total complaints