1999 Lexus GS300: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
98,099 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 35 complaints (31.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 18 | 51.4% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 11.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 8.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.9% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 11; Electrical System: 6; Service Brakes: 6; Suspension: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Steering: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 7
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 10 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2000: 2; 2001: 3; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 8; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 5; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001408 · 2002-12-23 (December 23, 2002)
CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT IN THE VEHICLES' STABILITY CONTROL STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 98 V 080 000, BUT VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, BECAUSE THE RECALL IS FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR VEHICLE'S(1998). TS AFTER PRESSING LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE WARNING LIGHT FOR THE TRACTION CONTROL BLINKED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SPINNING AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 77,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001408 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011403 · 2003-03-11 (March 11, 2003)
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, CONSUMER'S FOOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AS WELL. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE LUNGING FORWARD.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011403 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044014 · 2003-10-12 (October 12, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10044014 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065159 · 2004-05-11 (May 11, 2004)
CONSUMER READ IN THE NEWSPAPER THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THE LEXUS FOR JUMPING FORWARD. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN DOING THAT SINCE ABOUT 16,000 MILES. *AK WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065159 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10110503 · 2005-02-14 (February 14, 2005)
I AM AN OWNER OF A 1999 LEXUS GS300. I JUST RECENTLY HAD 2 FUEL INJECTORS FAIL AND LEAK GASOLINE IN AND OVER THE ENGINE. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION. I WAS NOT COVERED UNDERNEAT WARRANTY FOR THIS ISSUE AS I TOOK THE CAR IN AT 70,000 MILES. WHAT I HAVE SUCH A PROBLEM WITH IS THAT THIS CAR IN PARTICULAR, BEING THAT IT IS A LEXUS, SHOULD NOT HAVE TOO MANY PROBLEMS NOR REPEATING PROBLEMS. THIS TAKES ME TO THE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE. AT 23,000 MILES THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. THEN AGAIN, 2 YEARS LATER…
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10110503 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10257562 · 2009-02-05 (February 5, 2009)
I OWN A 1999 LEXUS GS300. I'VE HEARD SOME CREAKING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION LEADING UP TO THE FAILING OF MY LOWER BALL JOINTS. BEFORE IT FAILED I BROUGHT IT TO FIRESTONE ON FT. LEWIS, WA TO GET A SUSPENSION INSPECTION WHERE THEY DID NOT SEE OR HEAR ANYTHING FROM MY SUSPENSION. SO A WEEK LATER (JANUARY 15TH 2007) I WAS DRIVING IN SEATTLE, WA WHEN THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. THE RESULT OF THAT WAS BODY DAMAGE DUE TO THE VEHICLE CRASHING DOWN ONTO THE WHEEL AND A SNAPPED ABS SENSOR WIRE. JUST TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE TO BE ABLE TO DR…
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10257562 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10311413 · 2010-02-17 (February 17, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING ACCELERATION THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FIVE OCCASIONS IN WHICH THE DRIVER SUSTAINED PERSONAL INJURIES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WITH THE SUBMISSION OF A CLAIM. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS AT FAULT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER DUE TO THE CONTINUOUS SERVICE REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN AS A RESULT OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. THE C…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10311413 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10313281 · 2010-02-23 (February 23, 2010)
WHEN I PLACED MY CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL, THE ENGINE SPED UP FROM 60 MPH TO 90 MPH. THE ENGINE ALTERNATED BETWEEN 60 MPH AND 90 MPH FOR A FEW SECONDS, FINALLY THE ENGINE DIED---WHICH LUCKILY STOPPED THE CAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10313281 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.