Lexus Gs400 1999
Model Gs400 made in 1999 by Lexus got 16 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control).
Model 1999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 010199 | 01/01/1999 | 609102 | Subject pertaining to wireless recognition codes. *tt | 12/13/1999 | |
| SS00199 | 04/09/1999 | SS00297 | 604960 | Subject on customize program card version 1.1 - features. *tt | 05/21/1999 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| SS00699 | 06/18/1999 | 606226 | Information regarding the scantool immbolizer key code utility. *tt | 08/13/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 010199 | 01/01/1999 | 609100 | Subject regarding scantool key code utility. *tt | 12/13/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| NV00100 | 01/07/2000 | 610097 | Information on reducing the possibility of a rattle from the garage door opener cover. *tt | 04/17/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| AC00101 | 01/12/2001 | 627095 | Subject regarding air conditioner indicators malfunction. *slc | 02/05/2002 | |
| AC00101 | 01/12/2001 | 616648 | Owners of some vehicles equipped with the lexus naivgation system may notice that the air conditioning system temperature display is blank on some occasions when starting up the car. in addition, the other climate control indicators will | 03/07/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| BO00301 | 03/16/2001 | 619116 | Subject regarding headlamp serviceability. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| BO00501 | 03/23/2001 | 619119 | Subject regarding new seat belt tongue plate stopper service parts. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
| NV00500 | 04/14/2000 | 612531 | Subject regarding rattle noise from the center seat belt retractor cover. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| ST010101 | 02/16/2001 | 619796 | Subject regarding steering wheelnut service specification. *tt | 07/02/2001 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| ST00200 | 04/14/2000 | 612534 | Information on steering column service parts. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| NV00501 | 03/30/2001 | 627109 | Subject regarding glove box rattle noise. *slc | 02/05/2002 | |
| NV00300 | 01/07/2000 | 610106 | Subject regarding reducing rattling noise(s) from the glove box. *tt | 04/17/2000 | |
| BO00499 | 12/03/1999 | 610103 | Information used to reduce a creaking / popping noise from the moonroof area. *tt | 04/17/2000 | |
| BO00299 | 04/23/1999 | 604950 | Subject pertains to rattling noise from the glove box switch. *tt | 05/20/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| NV00900 | 07/28/2000 | 614067 | Information on reducing wind noise at the lower portion of the b-pillar of the right-hand and left-hand front windows. *tt | 09/27/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| AX00101 | 03/09/2001 | 619113 | Subject regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 01202 | 10/11/2002 | 10000251 | Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt | 02/20/2003 | |
| SU00199 | 09/17/1999 | 607889 | Information on wheel balance adjustment procedures. *tt | 10/15/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SS00499 | 06/18/1999 | 606192 | Subject regarding the lexus diagnostic tester special service tool used to add and rewrite wireless recognition codes. *tt | 08/12/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP03003 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/17/2003 | 09/23/2003 | UNINTENDED ENGINE SPEED INCREASE/SA | ||
| On may 13, 2003 the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) 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 nhtsa's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is denied. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/13/2009 | 147000 | 1 | 07/01/2003 |
| 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.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 04/03/2005 | 51000 | 10 | 10/21/2002 |
| While driving at several different speeds vehicle will just cut off, which could be quite dangerous when you accelerating into traffic.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| While driving engine will just die out, causing a loss of all power. dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 01/26/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing problem with traction control while driving on snow covered roads, causing vehicle to fishtail to right. dealer notified. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/20/2000 | 6 | 05/01/1999 | |
| On at least six occasions as my husband and son applied the brake to stop the car jerked forward. this was caused by their foot overhanging the brake and when depress this overhang hits the accelerator. the last time in may was the most significant one . in the process of parking the car in a restaurant the car jumped forward and was stopped by a cement parking barrier. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 6 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| While applying the brake pedal to stop the car jerked forward on many occasions, this is due to a design flaw, the consumers foot accidentally engages the accelerator pedal at the same time as the brake pedal caused by the foot overhanging the brake pedal. *mjs | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/13/2009 | 147000 | 1 | 07/01/2003 |
| 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.*jb | |||
| 01/26/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing problem with traction control while driving on snow covered roads, causing vehicle to fishtail to right. dealer notified. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 29000 | 4 | 04/30/1999 |
| Front suspension has clunk noise when going over speed bump in slow speed. dealer never able to resolve the problem and same sympton recur every 6k miles after dealer repair the suspension. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 5 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle has a fast shudder of the steering wheel at highway speeds. it also has a vibration in the seats at 45 mph. we replaced the tires three times with different types and cannot eliminate the vibration. it must be a suspension part. they did swap the rear axle and differential with another car on their lot. a new driveshaft was also installed. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/14/2001 | 21000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 03/20/2004 | 40000 | 1 | 04/09/1999 |
| While backing out and shifting into drive vehicle surged forward. as a result, vehicle crashed into a building. upon impact, dual airbags deployed upon impact. *ak *la | |||
| 04/18/2003 | 57188 | 3 | |
| The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. *jb | |||
| 05/20/2000 | 6 | 05/01/1999 | |
| On at least six occasions as my husband and son applied the brake to stop the car jerked forward. this was caused by their foot overhanging the brake and when depress this overhang hits the accelerator. the last time in may was the most significant one . in the process of parking the car in a restaurant the car jumped forward and was stopped by a cement parking barrier. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | EL MONTE | 91731 | LONGO LEXUS | (626) 580-6200 |
| IL | NAPERVILLE | 60540 | LEXUS OF NAPERVILLE |