1999 Lexus GS300 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Lexus GS300, 18% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 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.
“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“When exceeding 60mph, the gs 300's steering wheel shakes and vibrates quite noticeably. The faster you accelerate, the more noticeable the steering wheel vibrates. This causes the the car to become more difficult to handle, brake in a straight line, switch lanes and control while driving in a curve, over bumps and at highway speeds. Even after the tires were balanced and aligned, the noticeable steering wheel vibrations continued. …”
NHTSA complaint #10442262, filed 2012-01, 67,586 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Lexus GS300. The contact stated when driving at approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel would shakes abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop several times where the tires were replaced twice, a lower ball joint was replaced, and the vehicle was re-aligned and balanced multiple times. The failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 135,000. Updated 11/03/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10347234, filed 2010-08, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Lexus GS300. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the entire front end dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the driver's side lower ball joint would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred two months later. The vehicle was towed back to the mechanic and the passenger's side ball joint was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 163,000. Returned by usps on 11-19-2013. …”
NHTSA complaint #10544668, filed 2013-09, 163,000 miles“There is an extensive vibration on high speeds (50 - 75 MPH). Addressed this issue twice at the two different dealers. I requested wheel balance and alignment done, but unfortunately nothing helped.”
NHTSA complaint #715838, filed 1999-12Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Lexus GS300
12 complaintsBrakes
10 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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