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1999 Lexus ES300 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1999 Lexus ES300 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 27 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Lexus ES300, plus NCAP crash-test ratings.

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1999 Lexus ES300 owner complaints

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus ES300, describing incidents dated October 1, 1999 to August 22, 2014.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 10 complaints
  • Power Train 3 complaints
  • Air Bags 2 complaints
  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Seat Belts 2 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 2 complaints

Of the 27 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 27 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10627463 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #10361992 · Filed

    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. *JB

  • ODI #10321066 · Filed

    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…

Read all 27 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1999 Lexus ES300 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1999 Lexus ES300 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Lexus ES300 model years

Check your 1999 Lexus ES300 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lexus ES300 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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