1999 LEXUS IS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 LEXUS IS
The 1999 LEXUS IS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 LEXUS IS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 LEXUS IS, potentially affecting up to 16,270 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 LEXUS IS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 LEXUS IS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
Safety Rating for the 1999 LEXUS IS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 LEXUS IS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 LEXUS IS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 LEXUS IS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS IS
- 1998 LEXUS IS — 0 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS IS (current)
- 2000 LEXUS IS — 0 complaints
- 2001 LEXUS IS — 1 complaint
- 2002 LEXUS IS — 17 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS IS — 18 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS IS — 12 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 RX330 — 659 total complaints