MYRModel Year Report

1999 Lexus GS400

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1999 Lexus GS400
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:14:34.407Z

Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GS400 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 31 complaints 1998 1999: 17 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000
1999: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
19970
199831
199917
20008

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

6 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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WHILE BACKING OUT AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. *AK *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20040331

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030428

ON AT LEAST SIX OCCASIONS AS MY HUSBAND AND SON APPLIED THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR JERKED FORWARD. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THEIR FOOT OVERHANGING THE BRAKE AND WHEN DEPRESS THIS OVERHANG HITS THE ACCELERATOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000706

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
SUSPENSION

2 of 17 total reports mention: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 17 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20030717 — DP (closed 20030923)

UNINTENDED ENGINE SPEED INCREASE/SA

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Lexus GS400 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Lexus GS400 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 GS400?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Lexus GS400 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.