1999 Lexus GS400 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Lexus GS400, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 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.
“Vehicle engine suddenly turns off while driving. Has occurred while driving at low speed in heavy traffic, as well as more than once when entering a freeway on freeway on-ramp.”
NHTSA complaint #10341063, filed 2010-07, 135,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Lexus GS400. While driving at an unknown speed, the lower ball joint made a loud squeaking noise and then failed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and the diagnostic indicated that the sensor wire had to be rewired and the front lower ball joint needed to be repaired. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The contact has researched a couple of complaints for this failure on the internet. The failure and current mileages were 147,000. Updated 04/24/09. Updated 04/27/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10262023, filed 2009-03, 147,000 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
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Lexus GS400
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Lexus GS400
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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