1999 Lexus GS300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 26%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Lexus GS300, 26% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“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“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. When the brakes were applied the vehicle lurched forward.”
NHTSA complaint #10065159, filed 2004-05, 16,000 miles“The brakes have failed on several occasions. The vehicle speed is usually less than 10 MPH. On time the car was at a complete stop with my foot on the brake. The car made a humming noise and the car lurched forward into the intersection. My foot never left the brake pedal. This has continued to happen. The car has been brought to the dealership on 4 different ocassions and the problem still persists. No accidents or injuries have resulted.”
NHTSA complaint #706629, filed 1999-05“The contact owns a 1999 Lexus GS300. After the vehicle was started, the ABS and vsc warning indicators illuminated. In addition, while driving various speeds, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 197,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10926936, filed 2016-11, 197,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205319Feb 21, 2013Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10133849Feb 21, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 | 1 | 17% |
| 2003 | 2 | 17% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 2 | 12% |
| 2000 | 7 | 20% |
| 1999 | 10 | 26% |
| 1998 | 7 | 12% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
| 1994 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 Lexus GS300
12 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Lexus GS300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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