Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus gs300. After the vehicle was started, the ABS and vsc warning indicators illuminated. In addition, while driving various speeds, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 197,000.
1999 Lexus GS300 brakes problems
10 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 169,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- typical mileage
- 169,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Lexus GS300 brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 Lexus GS300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I got brakes put on at the lexus of palm beaches off of okeechobee blvd last year and paid over 475 dollars for all parts. As a result 7 months later my brakes began to squeak so I called them and I was not assisted with new parts except just brake spray which is not good. The parts are defective and I have a 1 year warranty which ends in one month which I feel that is why they dont want to fix it until the waaranty is up
Preparing to stop while entering access gate slowing to around 10 - 15 MPH, after applying brake car accelerated forcing me to reapply brake again and shifting to park. This is the first time that this high level acceleration has happened although before I have noticed occasionally a low level acceleration when preparing to stop.
I have been having acceleration when I brake,going from 10mph to 60mph in seconds.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus gs 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH the vehicle accelerated and when trying to brake the vehicle would not stop, so the contact put the vehicle in park and it stopped. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 010915*lj updated 02/02/15*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer was contacted. A representative test drove the vehicle and found that it operated as designed. The consumer also stated the vehicle would accelerate intermittently. The vehicle would accelerate when the brakes were applied. Updated 06/3/2015 *js updated 9/7/2017
The ABS will activate below 5 MPH when coming to a stop. The car will have little stopping ability and ABS will activate. The road surface is dry and clear of debris.
When I went to start my car. I heard a loud buzzing sound, my brake light, vsc on and off light came on. I also had very little braking capability.
Consumer read in the newspaper that the federal safety agency was investigating the lexus for jumping forward. Consumer indicated that this vehicle has been doing that since about 16,000 miles. *ak when the brakes were applied the vehicle lurched forward.
When the brakes were applied, consumer's foot hit the accelerator pedal as well. This resulted in the vehicle lunging forward.
The brakes have failed on several occasions. The vehicle speed is usually less than 10 MPH. On time the car was at a complete stop with my foot on the brake. The car made a humming noise and the car lurched forward into the intersection. My foot never left the brake pedal. This has continued to happen. The car has been brought to the dealership on 4 different ocassions and the problem still persists. No accidents or injuries have resulted.
Questions about the 1999 Lexus GS300 brakes
Does the 1999 Lexus GS300 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Lexus GS300, 26% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Lexus GS300 brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 169,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Lexus GS300 brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Lexus GS300 have bad brakes?
The Lexus GS300 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2006 (11 complaints) and 1999 (10 complaints).
Other 1999 Lexus GS300 problems
Acceleration 12Suspension 7Electrical 6Engine 4Fuel system 3Steering 3Transmission 3Airbags 1Driver assistance 1Seat belts 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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