1999 LEXUS GS400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
11 Crashes
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 LEXUS GS400
The 1999 LEXUS GS400 has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (6 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 LEXUS GS400
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 LEXUS GS400. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 LEXUS GS400
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 LEXUS GS400. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6
3 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
1 Crash
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS400. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE IN 2013 BY BAY RIDGE LEXUS (6502 5TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11220). THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,044.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS400. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE IN 2013 BY BAY RIDGE LEXUS (6502 5TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11220). THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,044.
MAY 9, 2017. AT APPROXIMATELY 5:50 PM, I GOT IN MY CAR WHICH WAS PARKED IN A SMALL OUTDOOR PARKING LOT. I STARTED IT AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF. EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR DID NOT STOP OR SLOW DOWN. IT SLAMMED INTO A PARKED 2016 MERCEDES WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE MERCEDES WAS LEFT ALMOST PERPENDICULAR WITH ITS SPACE. POLICE WERE CALLED AND CAME TO SCENE BUT BECAUSE THE PARKING LOT IS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, NO REPORT WAS FILED. THE OWNER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE AND I EXCHANGED INFORMATION.
MAY 9, 2017. AT APPROXIMATELY 5:50 PM, I GOT IN MY CAR WHICH WAS PARKED IN A SMALL OUTDOOR PARKING LOT. I STARTED IT AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF. EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR DID NOT STOP OR SLOW DOWN. IT SLAMMED INTO A PARKED 2016 MERCEDES WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE MERCEDES WAS LEFT ALMOST PERPENDICULAR WITH ITS SPACE. POLICE WERE CALLED AND CAME TO SCENE BUT BECAUSE THE PARKING LOT IS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, NO REPORT WAS FILED. THE OWNER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE AND I EXCHANGED INFORMATION.
BATTERY DRAIN AND DAMAGING ALTERNATER . HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS AND GAS LEAK AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS.
Safety Rating for the 1999 LEXUS GS400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 LEXUS GS400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 LEXUS GS400
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 LEXUS GS400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GS400
- 1994 LEXUS GS400 — 1 complaint
- 1998 LEXUS GS400 — 41 complaints
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- 2000 LEXUS GS400 — 9 complaints
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