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1999 Lexus GS400 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

17 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

57,188 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 17 complaints (35.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior529.4%
Steering behavior211.8%
Transmission and shifting15.9%
Engine operation15.9%
Electrical and battery issues15.9%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Vehicle Speed Control
6
Electrical System
3
Exterior Lighting
2
Service Brakes
2
Suspension
2
Air Bags
1
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
Engine And Engine Cooling
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Vehicle Speed Control6
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting2
Service Brakes2
Suspension2
Air Bags1
Electrical System:Ignition:Module1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Electrical System: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Suspension: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
3
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9993
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2000
4
2003
1
2004
2
2005
1
2009
2
2010
2
2015
2
2016
1
2017
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20004
20031
20042
20051
20092
20102
20152
20161
20172

2000: 4; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2009: 2; 2010: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 2

Pattern summary

Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10294248 · 2009-12-02 (December 2, 2009)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR 10 YEARS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MAT RECALL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10294248 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10783414 · 2015-10-19 (October 19, 2015)

THE TRUNK MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FADED FROM RED TO PINK. IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED WHEN IT IS NOT DRIVEN.

Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10783414 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10916373 · 2016-10-16 (October 16, 2016)

BATTERY DRAIN AND DAMAGING ALTERNATER . HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS AND GAS LEAK AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10916373 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 730773 · 2000-09-08 (September 8, 2000)

VEHICLE HAS A FAST SHUDDER OF THE STEERING WHEEL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT ALSO HAS A VIBRATION IN THE SEATS AT 45 MPH. WE REPLACED THE TIRES THREE TIMES WITH DIFFERENT TYPES AND CANNOT ELIMINATE THE VIBRATION. IT MUST BE A SUSPENSION PART. THEY DID SWAP THE REAR AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL WITH ANOTHER CAR ON THEIR LOT. A NEW DRIVESHAFT WAS ALSO INSTALLED.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 730773 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10065365 · 2004-04-29 (April 29, 2004)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065365 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10341638 · 2010-07-06 (July 6, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS GS400. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING A VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10341638 at NHTSA ↗