1999 Lexus Es Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Lexus Es. Part of Generation 3 (XV20) — 1997–2001.

19982000
Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1999 Lexus Es Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:103,000 mi
Fires:2
#21 complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Avg mileage:35,000 mi
#31 complaints

EQUIPMENT

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Lexus Es.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22103,000 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE135,000 mi
EQUIPMENT1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY148,000 mi
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM1185,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1113,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL11113,000 mi

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