Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus gs400. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not stop and surged forward. The contact had to pump the brake pedal approximately three times until the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired for the same failure in 2013 by bay ridge lexus (6502 5th avenue brooklyn, new york 11220). The vehicle was going to be towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 116,044.
The worst 1999 Lexus GS400 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration6
- Electrical4
- Suspension4
- Brakes3
- Engine2
Problems by type
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- Acceleration6
- Electrical4
- Suspension4
- Brakes3
- Engine2
- Lights2
- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Unintended engine speed increase/sa
On may 13, 2003 the federal safety agency received an april 25, 2003 letter from mr. Peter boddaert petitioning the agency to conduct a petition analysis of certain 1997 through 2000 model year lexus 300 and 400 series vehicles for problems of vehicle speed control linkages which results in sudden, unexpected excessive (vehicle) acceleration even though there is no pressure [sic]applied to the accelerator pedal.in support of his petition, mr. Boddaert cites a number of odi reports concerning vehicle speed control linkages in the subject vehicles.included amongst the thirty-six reports he cites is one involving a lexus that collided with five other cars in the space of one-half mile before it could be stopped.odi found no data indicating the existence of a defect trend related to the petitioner's allegations at this time.therefore, there is no reasonable possibility that an order concerning the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect would be issued as a result of granting mr. Boddaert's petition.consequently, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is denied.
DP03003
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Lexus GS400 49
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
- The purpose of
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
What 1999 Lexus GS400 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
May 9, 2017. At approximately 5:50 pm, I got in my car which was parked in a small outdoor parking lot. I started it and put it in reverse and the car took off. Even though I applied the brakes the car did not stop or slow down. It slammed into a parked 2016 mercedes with such force that the mercedes was left almost perpendicular with its space. Police were called and came to scene but because the parking lot is on private property, no report was filed. The owner of the other vehicle and I exchanged information.
Battery drain and damaging alternater . Headlights flickers and gas leak and power steering problems.
The trunk mounted brake lights have faded from red to pink. It is a problem with these cars. This car has been garaged when it is not driven.
Was in a serious car wreck..have sever makes on body from seatbelt...when airbag deploy knocked out windshield..have stitches in arm from glass.car is total..had to get cut out of car.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs400. While driving approximately 70 MPH the vehicle stalled causing a vehicle to crash into the rear of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The driver was injured. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was never examined for the cause of failure. The failure and current mileages were unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
Vehicle engine suddenly turns off while driving. Has occurred while driving at low speed in heavy traffic, as well as more than once when entering a freeway on freeway on-ramp.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gs400. The contact stated that while applying the brake, the vehicle would accelerate. The failure has occurred intermittently for 10 years. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the floor mat recall should be considered regarding the failure. The current mileage was 80,000 and the failure mileage was 21,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lexus gs400. While driving at an unknown speed, the lower ball joint made a loud squeaking noise and then failed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and the diagnostic indicated that the sensor wire had to be rewired and the front lower ball joint needed to be repaired. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The contact has researched a couple of complaints for this failure on the internet. The failure and current mileages were 147,000. Updated 04/24/09. *lj updated 04/27/09.
While driving at several different speeds vehicle will just cut off, which could be quite dangerous when you accelerating into traffic.
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Questions about the 1999 Lexus GS400
Is the 1999 Lexus GS400 reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1999 Lexus GS400, close to a typical GS400 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Lexus GS400?
Acceleration and speed control, with 6 complaints, typically around 57,188 miles. Next is electrical (4).
How many recalls does the 1999 Lexus GS400 have?
No recalls on record.
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