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Lexus GS300Model year report

1999 Lexus GS300 Problems

Complaints
38filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
98,099miles, 25 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Lexus GS300 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 1999 Lexus GS300. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 12 complaints (32% of the total), followed by brakes (10) and suspension (7). 25 of the complaints include a mileage, and 16% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,099 miles. Of all complaints, 8 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 32 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Engine (1), Seat belts (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “Preparing to stop while entering access gate slowing to around 10 - 15 MPH, after applying brake car accelerated forcing me to reapply brake again and shifting to park. This is the first time that this high level acceleration has happened although before I have noticed occasionally a low level acceleration when preparing to stop.”

NHTSA complaint #10692948, filed 2015-03, 201,000 miles

Brakes: “The ABS will activate below 5 MPH when coming to a stop. The car will have little stopping ability and ABS will activate. The road surface is dry and clear of debris.”

NHTSA complaint #10550521, filed 2013-11, 130,000 miles

Suspension: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10257562, filed 2009-02, 130,000 miles

Electrical system: “While car newly made remote key crank car that had been sitting without being driven 30 +days , I crank car and alarm sounded and flashing lights came on and would not turn off when car key taken out of ignition. Then the car began to crank all by itself without the key even in the ignition!!! I unhinged the battery cables and the car wrnt dead. Also smoke was coming from back engine area!! I towed car to Lexus dealer and they replaced the starter. The gear shift locked and the car drove for about a month whe check engine light came on reporting electrical/oxygen sensor code. …”

NHTSA complaint #10759614, filed 2015-08, 170,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

16% of the 25 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 67,586 and 155,900 miles.

8%0–108%10–250%25–5024%50–7512%75–10020%100–15028%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (25 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 98,099 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Lexus GS300 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 32 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 32 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GS300

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200612475,2502—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2004696,5000———Not enough data
20031264,0000———Not enough data
20021321,5000———Not enough data
200117107,2500———Stable
20003591,7000—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19993898,0990——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199860123,5001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19959162,5441—18—Not enough data
19946196,2001—18—Not enough data
19937195,0001—18—Not enough data

All Lexus GS300 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Lexus GS300 have?

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 1999 Lexus GS300 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Lexus GS300 is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 12 complaints (32% of the total), followed by brakes with 10.

Has the 1999 Lexus GS300 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Lexus GS300 reported?

Among the 25 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,099 miles and the middle half falls between 67,586 and 155,900 miles; 16% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.