1999 Lexus GSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1999 Lexus GS, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 12, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Lexus GS has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure21
Engine11
Power train11
Seat belts10
Service brakes10
Vehicle speed control10
Air bags11
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1999 Lexus GS recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other GS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GS median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What GS owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A U-TURN ON A PRIVATE NARROW STREET THE AUTOMOBILE RPM JUMPED FROM AN ALMOST IDLE CONDITION TO OVER 3000 RPM. EVERY EFFORT TO BRAKE THE CAR AND SHIFT TO NEUTRAL PROVED INEFFECTIVE WITHIN THE DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET. THE AUTOMOBILE JUMPED THE CURB AND STRUCK A LOW…
Complaint 10630272 · Sep 3, 2014 · 80,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING GOING HOME FROM THE STORE AND MY LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED AND DAMAGE MY WHEELS, FENDER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN ALL THE WAY DUE TO THE DAMAGE ON THE FENDER. THANK GOD I WASN'T IN THE FREEWAY OR WITH MY KIDS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR
Complaint 10567970 · Mar 8, 2014 · 123,000 miles

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