Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus es300. The contact was unable to turn the ignition switch and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,135.
The worst 1999 Lexus ES300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine10
- Transmission3
- Acceleration2
- Airbags2
- Electrical2
Problems by type
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- Engine10
- Transmission3
- Acceleration2
- Airbags2
- Electrical2
- Seat belts2
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Engine seizure
DP02004
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Lexus ES300 59
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement Certification Labels
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
1999 Lexus ES300 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 |
What 1999 Lexus ES300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1999 lexus es300. Consumer requests information on toyota defective products *tgw the consumer stated his mother was involved in a near fatal accident and suffered injuries as a result of the accident.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lexus es300. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH in the reverse position. When the accelerator pedal was depressed a sudden acceleration occurred causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle continued to travel and crashed into a residential home. The vehicle was destroyed. The other vehicle driver suffered severe injuries. A police report was filed for the incident. The failure and current mileages were 35,000.
Call lexus and made complain about my car and the problems I am having getting resolution has been frustrating. They are requesting that I tow my car to the dealership before they do anything to fix my vehicle.
My car accelerated without my control and all attempts to bring it to a stop by using the braking system was futile. After engaging the emergency brakes the car slowed down and stopped. Car was towed by triple aaa to ntb in alexandria va. Report the incident to toyota /lexus customer service and did not get a favorable response.
Complained to dealer about improper shifting of transmission while under warranty. Dealer advised the transmission was fine, but changed the fluid anyway. I still continued to have issues with the transmission, but was told by the dealer not to come back. The vehicle has been serviced according to manufactures recommendations and now at 88,000 miles the transmission has failed. This is an u140e transmission, which has had numerous complaints.
Had a check engine light and was informed that the oxygen sensor and charcoal canister needed to be replaced. This problem happened in toyota and lexus vehicles up until and including 1998. I was told this was not covered under the warranty that covered the older vehicles.
Had to replace evap charcoal canister on my lexus es300, my co-worker also had to replace this on his rx300 along with the o2 sensors.
Issue involve 1999 lexus es300 chrome wheels (rims). Failures to maintain air pressure. Numerous owners are experiencing this lexus known problem, but vehicle manufacture unwilling to fix this failure, which result in owners purchasing new chrome wheels at $500 each.
Dt*: the contact stated the passive restraint system light on the dash illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions. The dealer determined the buckle harnesses needed to be replaced but the light remains illuminated.
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Questions about the 1999 Lexus ES300
Is the 1999 Lexus ES300 reliable?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 1999 Lexus ES300, close to a typical ES300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Lexus ES300?
Engine and cooling, with 10 complaints, typically around 108,700 miles. Next is transmission (3).
How many recalls does the 1999 Lexus ES300 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Lexus ES300 have bad engine?
The Lexus ES300 model years with the most engine complaints are 2003 (16 complaints), 2002 (13 complaints) and 1996 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1999 Lexus ES300 get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Lexus ES300 range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 24 highway.
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