1999 Lexus ES300 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,068miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Lexus ES300, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,068 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1999 Lexus ES300. The contact was unable to turn the ignition switch and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,135.”
NHTSA complaint #10627463, filed 2014-08, 85,135 miles“The contact stated the passive restraint system light on the dash illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions. The dealer determined the buckle harnesses needed to be replaced but the light remains illuminated.”
NHTSA complaint #10159701, filed 2006-06, 117,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10111398Apr 10, 2015LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10111205Apr 10, 2015LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10205331Jul 7, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205330Jul 7, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Jul 4, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- 10016061Dec 16, 2004Body electrical system repair manual correction for the 1999 lexus es300. 00245-rm667-u2.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 6 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 11% |
| 1996 | 5 | 14% |
| 1995 | 9 | 24% |
| 1994 | 4 | 10% |
| 1993 | 9 | 21% |
| 1992 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Lexus ES300
10 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Lexus ES300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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