1999 Lexus LX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Lexus LX, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205331Jul 7, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Jul 4, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1999 Lexus LX
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Lexus LX
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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