1999 Lexus GS400 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Lexus GS400, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 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.
“Front suspension has clunk noise when going over speed bump in slow speed. Dealer never able to resolve the problem and same sympton recur every 6k miles after dealer repair the suspension.”
NHTSA complaint #10056861, filed 2004-02, 29,000 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 miles“Vehicle has a fast shudder of the steering wheel at highway speeds. It also has a vibration in the seats at 45 MPH. We replaced the tires three times with different types and cannot eliminate the vibration. It must be a suspension part. They did swap the rear axle and differential with another car on their lot. A new driveshaft was also installed.”
NHTSA complaint #730773, filed 2000-09“Vehicle experiencing problem with traction control while driving on snow covered roads, causing vehicle to fishtail to right. Dealer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #876810, filed 2000-12Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Lexus GS400
6 complaintsElectrical system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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