1999 Lexus LS400 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Lexus LS400, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. 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.
“While making a u-turn the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver put the brakes on, and the brakes squealed and did not stop vehicle. It lost control and hit the side of the wall. Dealer have been contacted, but cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #836060, filed 1999-03Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 8% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 9% |
| 1997 | 3 | 23% |
| 1996 | 3 | 16% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 13% |
| 1991 | 5 | 24% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 Lexus LS400
12 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Lexus LS400
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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