1999 Lexus ES300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Lexus ES300 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Lexus ES300.

Most common 1999 Lexus ES300 problems

Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	13
Service Brakes, Air	3
Power Train	3
Seat Belts	2
Air Bags	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Electrical System	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2014-08-22, Electrical System
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.

2010-10-22, Unknown Or Other
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

2010-03-19, Vehicle Speed Control
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.

2010-03-12, Engine And Engine Cooling
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

2010-03-11, Vehicle Speed Control
MY CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT MY CONTROL AND ALL ATTEMPTS TO BRING IT TO A STOP BY USING THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS FUTILE. AFTER ENGAGING THE EMERGENCY BRAKES THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND STOPPED. CAR WAS TOWED BY TRIPLE AAA TO NTB IN ALEXANDRIA VA. REPORT THE INCIDENT TO TOYOTA /LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DID NOT GET A FAVORABLE RESPONSE. *TR

1999 Lexus ES300 questions

Does the 1999 Lexus ES300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Lexus ES300 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus ES300?

Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (13), Service Brakes, Air (3), Power Train (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Lexus ES300 has been fixed?

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