- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Lexus GS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1999 Lexus GS with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1998 has 4 and the 2000 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical GS year, for its age
#264 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Lexus GS problems
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1999 Lexus GS recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 1999 Lexus GS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 1999 Lexus GS400. The contact stated while driving at 1 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brakes failed to engage while depressed on the brake pedal almost causing a collision. The contact informed the independent mechanic of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
In the process of making a u-turn on a private narrow street the automobile rpm jumped from an almost idle condition to over 3000 rpm. Every effort to brake the car and shift to neutral proved ineffective within the distance of approximately 30 feet. The automobile jumped the curb and struck a low garden wall forcing an engine stop. The airbags failed to deploy. My estimate of the speed when striking the wall was 30 to 35 mph. I have pictures which show the brake streaks as well as total damage scene. In addition...
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a next door neighbor heard the entire sequence of events and can verify the extent of the braking effort. To date lexus has stated that it was not an automobile defect. I am looking into appropriate legal action. The 1999 gs300 is identified as a candidate for uncontrolled accelerations in the recently complete toyota uncontrolled acceleration class action suite but my event is closed out due to the date of occurrence. *Tr
I was driving going home from the store and my lower ball joint failed and damage my wheels, fender and driver side door won't open all the way due to the damage on the fender. Thank god I wasn't in the freeway or with my kids when this happened. *Tr
I found out that I couldn't extend the back seat belts (passenger). *Tr
Lexus GS: every year compared
All GS years1999 Lexus GS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Lexus GS | 4 | 1 | D | |
| 1999 Lexus RX300 | 221 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus GS300 | 38 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus ES300 | 37 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus RX | 35 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus LS400 | 22 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus GS400 | 17 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus LX470 | 14 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus LX | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Lexus GS
Does the 1999 Lexus GS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Lexus GS: exterior lighting (April 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus GS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), brakes (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Lexus GS had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 30, 2013 and the latest on July 12, 2021. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Lexus GS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 29 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Lexus GS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus GS years have the most complaints?
2016 (5), 1998 (4), 1999 (4). See every Lexus GS year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 Lexus GS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data