MYRModel Year Report

1999 Lexus GS300

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1999 Lexus GS300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:10:58.171Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GS300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 38 complaints 1999 2000: 35 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 6 complaints 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 124 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019
1999: 38 complaints
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YearComplaints
19937
19946
19959
19962
19970
199860
199938
200035
200117
200213
200312
20046
20052
2006124
20070
20131
20141
20180
20190

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 29%

29% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE SURGED AND STARTED MOVING FORWARD.*MR THE VEHICLE DID HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER. DEALER ROAD TESTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. *PH *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20031023

FOR THE SIXTH TIME, VEHICLE ACCELERATES OR SURGES. THIS TIME AT 2 MPH, BUT IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED AT 45 MPH. IT ONLY LASTS A SECOND OR TWO. HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN 15 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. OF COURSE FOR THIS REASON, DEALER IS NEVER ABLE TO DIAGNOSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010326

WHEN I WENT TO START MY CAR. I HEARD A LOUD BUZZING SOUND, MY BRAKE LIGHT, VSC ON AND OFF LIGHT CAME ON. I ALSO HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKING CAPABILITY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120429

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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"TAKATA RECALL" ALL DOOR LOCKS MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED AT EACH DOOR....WINDOWS OPEN AT TIMES WHEN KEY UNLOCKS CAR....BOTH KEYS ARE LOOSE AT THE BASE AND ARE HELD TOGETHER BY TAPE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190506

SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Lexus GS300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Lexus GS300 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 GS300?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Lexus GS300 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.