1999 LEXUS GS300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
56
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 LEXUS GS300
The 1999 LEXUS GS300 has received a total of 56 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (11 complaints), Electrical System (6 complaints), and Service Brakes (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 LEXUS GS300
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 LEXUS GS300. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 LEXUS GS300
56 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 LEXUS GS300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controllinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent 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.
"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.
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.
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.
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
Safety Rating for the 1999 LEXUS GS300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 LEXUS GS300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 LEXUS GS300
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 LEXUS GS300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BO00301 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLAMP SERVICEABILITY. *TT
SS00499 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING THE LEXUS DIAGNOSTIC TESTER SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL USED TO ADD AND REWRITE WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 LEXUS GS300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GS300
- 1994 LEXUS GS300 — 7 complaints
- 1995 LEXUS GS300 — 12 complaints
- 1996 LEXUS GS300 — 2 complaints
- 1997 LEXUS GS300 — 0 complaints
- 1998 LEXUS GS300 — 91 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS GS300 (current)
- 2000 LEXUS GS300 — 45 complaints
- 2001 LEXUS GS300 — 21 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS GS300 — 15 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS GS300 — 16 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS GS300 — 6 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 ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints