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Lexus LXModel year report

1999 Lexus LX Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
205,722miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Lexus LX (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Lexus LX. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 205,722 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “There was no indication of a expected total brake failure while driving the vehicle. But when it did occur, we did have a cel come one and luckily, wife was in a parking lot and driving slowly. This had been my wife/daughter's main means of moving around. Had they been on the highway, it would have resulted in injuries with the unknown signs that the brakes would fail completely. Had to have the dealer address and repair the issue. Seems that this is an issue noted on several websites with this model and the toyota equivalent land cruiser. …”

NHTSA complaint #11267967, filed 2019-10, 216,444 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 1999 Lexus LX 470. While inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic shifted the gears and the vehicle caught fire. The center section where the gear shifter is located melted. On several occasions, the contact informed the dealer that there was electrical failure when she brought the vehicle in for routine maintenance. The radio in the vehicle was replaced by the dealer three different times due to an electrical short; however, the radio is currently not working. The daytime running lamp bulbs are constantly being replaced. The vehicle is currently parked. …”

NHTSA complaint #10207399, filed 2007-10, 30,000 miles

Engine: “Fuel return line rusted out under brake fluid tank. Danger spraying of the fuel right on the exhaust manifold and catching the fire. Tried to order fuel line for repair . Was told by dealer it is on back order and they have other 8 orders for the same part.”

NHTSA complaint #11121778, filed 2018-08

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 195,000 and 216,444 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–15075%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 205,722 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Lexus LX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 12 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus LX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20231341,0005—19—Too new
20225—5—19—Not enough data
2006665,0000———Not enough data
20046134,0000———Not enough data
20006211,5000———Not enough data
19995205,7220———Not enough data

All Lexus LX model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Lexus LX have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Lexus LX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Lexus LX is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 1999 Lexus LX been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Lexus LX reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 205,722 miles and the middle half falls between 195,000 and 216,444 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.