1999 Lexus ES
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Wife drove Lexus 2 miles to bakery, crust n'crumbs at 1370 n main road, vineland, nj. When she came out of bakery, smoke was coming from under the hood. She called me. I drove there and raised the hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-26
During a drive home, the car suddenly jerked coming to an almost complete stop. The panel light came on with the ABS. It then returned to running smoothly> I returned home within I mile without further problems, no odor or panel signs showing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-12
Vehicle speed control
2 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
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The following letter to Lexus & they denied fault or obligation to assist me: I spoke with heather stafford who asked me to call 800-348-2788 to get my car inspected by a Lexus in charleston sc.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-11
Suspension
1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing lower arm.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1999 Lexus ES 300. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle began to fishtail. The brakes failed and the contact crashed into a tree.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-11
Seat belts
1 of 8 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
Equipment
1 of 8 total reports mentions: equipment.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Lexus ES — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1999 Lexus ES reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus ES?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Lexus ES have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.