1999 LEXUS LS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 LEXUS LS
The 1999 LEXUS LS has received a total of 3 safety complaints 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 Vehicle Speed Control (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 LEXUS LS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 LEXUS LS, 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 LS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 LEXUS LS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE SLOWLY MAKING A TURN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE MY CAR SURGED FORWARD. I TRIED TO CONTROL THE CAR BY PUSHING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD WITHOUT SUCCESS. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR FROM MOVING ONLY BY PUTTING IT ON PARK. THE SURGE WAS VERY SUDDEN AND UNCONTROLLABLE. THIS IS SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS INURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
I WAS DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED. I TOOK MY RIGHT FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND PLACED IN ON THE BREAK. WHEN I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BREAK, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE DAMAGE TO MY CAR IS PROBABLY IN THE $10,000 RANGE. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1999 LEXUS LS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 LEXUS LS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 LEXUS LS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 LEXUS LS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS LS
- 1994 LEXUS LS — 6 complaints
- 1995 LEXUS LS — 2 complaints
- 1996 LEXUS LS — 3 complaints
- 1997 LEXUS LS — 1 complaint
- 1998 LEXUS LS — 2 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS LS (current)
- 2000 LEXUS LS — 1 complaint
- 2001 LEXUS LS — 3 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS LS — 10 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS LS — 1 complaint
- 2004 LEXUS LS — 11 complaints
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- 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