CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Lexus GS400 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (6 reports).
0Recalls
17Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
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1999 Lexus GS400 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Lexus GS400.
Most common 1999 Lexus GS400 problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
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.
BATTERY DRAIN AND DAMAGING ALTERNATER . HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS AND GAS LEAK AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS.
THE TRUNK MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FADED FROM RED TO PINK. IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED WHEN IT IS NOT DRIVEN.
WAS IN A SERIOUS CAR WRECK..HAVE SEVER MAKES ON BODY FROM SEATBELT...WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOY KNOCKED OUT WINDSHIELD..HAVE STITCHES IN ARM FROM GLASS.CAR IS TOTAL..HAD TO GET CUT OUT OF CAR.
1999 Lexus GS400 questions
Does the 1999 Lexus GS400 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Lexus GS400 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus GS400?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (6), Suspension (5), Electrical System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Lexus GS400 has been fixed?
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