MYRModel Year Report

1999 Lexus ES300

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1999 Lexus ES300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:29.381Z

Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
27

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 45 complaints 1998: 52 complaints 1999: 27 complaints 1999 27 2000: 56 complaints 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 153 complaints 2002 2003: 116 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013
1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 45 complaints 1997 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 27 complaints 1999 27 2000: 56 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 153 complaints 2002 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2013: 5 complaints 2013
1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 45 complaints 1997 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 27 complaints 1999 27 2000: 56 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 153 complaints 2002 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2013: 5 complaints 2013

1999: 27 complaints

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YearComplaints
199237
199343
199439
199538
199637
199745
199852
199927
200056
200129
2002153
2003116
20051
20063
20135

Known problem areas

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

12 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Power train

3 of 27 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Service brakes

3 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing air.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-19

Seat belts

2 of 27 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other.

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Rear seat belts do not hold child's safety seat firmly. Yh

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-17

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-04-30Defect petitionClosed 2002-06-20 Engine seizure

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Lexus ES300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Lexus ES300 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 ES300?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Lexus ES300 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.