1999 Lexus LX
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a fire
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- Service brakes
Sudden onset of brake failure; dash lights came on and then brakes failed. luckily, was in a parking lot and wife was going about 20 mph. dealer replaced master cylinder; defective brake booster failure at 216K.
- Service brakes
There was no indication of a expected total brake failure while driving the vehicle. but when it did occur, we did have a cel come one and luckily, wife was in a parking lot and driving slowly. this had been my wife/daughter's main means of moving around. had they been on the highway, it would…
There was no indication of a expected total brake failure while driving the vehicle. but when it did occur, we did have a cel come one and luckily, wife was in a parking lot and driving slowly. this had been my wife/daughter's main means of moving around. had they been on the highway, it would have resulted in injuries with the unknown signs that the brakes would fail completely. had to have the dealer address and repair the issue. seems that this IS an issue noted on several websites with this model and the toyota equivalent land cruiser. lots of people continue to drive this popular vehicle, and if it IS not addressed, will result in some injuries. toyota needs to address this problem to prevent further occurrences.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel return line rusted out under brake fluid tank. Danger spraying of the fuel right on the exhaust manifold and catching the fire. tried to order fuel line for repair . Was told by dealer it IS on back order and they have other 8 orders for the same part.
- Service brakes
ABS and brake light plus buzzer sounded. Immediately pulled over only to find complete loss of brakes. Faulty design to allow brakes to fail due to an ABS pump going out. Needs a new master cylinder assembly and ABS accumulator. Could have been a tragic accident if I hadn't been driving only 30mph. A lot of reviews online with the same complaint and total loss of braking power.
- Electrical system · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Exterior lighting › Headlights
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lexus LX 470. while inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic shifted the gears and the vehicle caught fire. the center section where the gear shifter IS located melted. on several occasions, the contact informed the dealer that there was electrical failure when she brought…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lexus LX 470. while inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic shifted the gears and the vehicle caught fire. the center section where the gear shifter IS located melted. on several occasions, the contact informed the dealer that there was electrical failure when she brought the vehicle in for routine maintenance. the radio in the vehicle was replaced by the dealer three different times due to an electrical short; however, the radio IS currently not working. the daytime running lamp bulbs are constantly being replaced. the vehicle IS currently parked. the contact stated that she received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign ID number 04v434000 (exterior lighting: headlights). the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 194,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. updated 10/03/08 *bf updated 10/07/08. 8JB
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- 10207945POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10205383Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- 10205331Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- 10176283Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10174889TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174888TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10133657TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90. Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Vehicle replacement certification labels (vinyl label installed on driver door or door post) and VIN lates (metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Lexus, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10132074Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Lexus may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe occupant injuries. Seat covers are an integral part of this safety system. Replacing fabric seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials may compromise the effectiveness of this safety system. The design of the seat is complex, integrating safety and strength with comfort and luxury. Lexus strongly discourages modifying original equipment seats that have optional side airbags. Additionally, Lexus strongly advises against the installation or use of aftermarket seat covers, which could impair the performance of the side airbags in the event of an accident.
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