MYRModel Year Report

1999 Lexus LS400

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1999 Lexus LS400
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:03.369Z

Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 24 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 65 complaints 1994: 68 complaints 1994 1995: 39 complaints 1996: 19 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1998: 45 complaints 1999: 22 complaints 1999 22 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 2 complaints
1990: 24 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 65 complaints 1993 1994: 68 complaints 1994 1995: 39 complaints 1995 1996: 19 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 45 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 1999 22 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1990: 24 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 65 complaints 1993 1994: 68 complaints 1994 1995: 39 complaints 1995 1996: 19 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 45 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 1999 22 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001

1999: 22 complaints

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YearComplaints
199024
199121
19928
199365
199468
199539
199619
199713
199845
199922
200012
20012

Known problem areas

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

12 of 22 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages and accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Lexus LS400. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, he applied the brake due to traffic. However, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into the rear of another vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-05

Lexus LS 400 1999 model. Dangerous hesitation upon acceleration. Further after driving this car for two years, I have neck pains from the daily whiplash. Toyota is igrnoring this system wide. It is an outrage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-25

While driving 2 MPH, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. The consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a building. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-23

Electrical system

4 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

Structure

2 of 22 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hood.

Tires

2 of 22 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.

Steering

1 of 22 total reports mentions: steering.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-07-17Defect petitionClosed 2003-09-23 Unintended engine speed increase/sa
  2. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Lexus LS400 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Lexus LS400 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 LS400?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Lexus LS400 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.