Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus ES300, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling10
- Power train3
- Seat belts2
- Unknown or other2
- Air bags2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Electrical system2
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Child seat1
- Service brakes, air1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In New Zealand
21 1999 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1999 Lexus ES300.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 1999 Lexus ES300: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 631815 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL REPAIR. *SLC |
| 628655 | SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPECIFIC MECHANICAL ENGINE PROBLEMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONDITION KNOWN AS OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT |
| 627085 | SUBJECT REGARDING TURN SIGNALS FLASHING ABNORMALLY. *SLC |
| 622252 | INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.*JB |
| 622021 | SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *TT |
| 619796 | SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT |
| 619119 | SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT |
| 619113 | SUBJECT REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT |
| 618462 | INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT |
| 614070 | THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION HAS BEEN CHANGED. *TT |
| 614066 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INCORRECT VSC LIGHT ON AND VSC OFF LIGHT ON AT THE SAME TIME. *TT |
| 614064 | SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 610100 | SERVICE INFORMATION TO ELIMINATE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT |
| 610099 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT SHUDDER DURING THE 2-3 SHIFT UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION AND / OR ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT |
| 609103 | SUBJECT REGARDING ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT (ACM) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT |
| 609100 | SUBJECT REGARDING SCANTOOL KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT |
| 6088666 | EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT SHUDDER DURING THE 2-3 SHIFT. *TT |
| 607881 | SOME VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133. *TT |
| 606226 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCANTOOL IMMBOLIZER KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT |
| 606191 | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING THE ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT SYSTEM (ACM). *TT |
| 604943 | EXHIBITING A FALSE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446. *TT |
| 604676 | CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES MAKING GROANING OR GRINDING NOISE. *TT |
| 604666 | SUBJECT REGARDING LEXUS DINGHY TOWING GUIDE. *TT |
| 603202 | RESET MEMORY FUNCTION WHICH SHOULD BE USED TO RESET THE ECM. *YC |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
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