Compare to Other Years

Complaints

Showing 20 of 58
Jun 19, 2017 Service Brakes 116,044 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS400. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Jun 19, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 116,044 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS400. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Jun 19, 2017 Service Brakes 116,044 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS400. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Jun 19, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 116,044 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS400. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

May 26, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 260,000 mi

MAY 9, 2017. AT APPROXIMATELY 5:50 PM, I GOT IN MY CAR WHICH WAS PARKED IN A SMALL OUTDOOR PARKING LOT. I STARTED IT AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF. EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR DID NOT STOP OR SLOW DOWN. IT SLAMMED INTO A PARKED 2016 MERCEDES WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE MERCED...

May 26, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 260,000 mi

MAY 9, 2017. AT APPROXIMATELY 5:50 PM, I GOT IN MY CAR WHICH WAS PARKED IN A SMALL OUTDOOR PARKING LOT. I STARTED IT AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF. EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR DID NOT STOP OR SLOW DOWN. IT SLAMMED INTO A PARKED 2016 MERCEDES WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE MERCED...

May 26, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 260,000 mi

MAY 9, 2017. AT APPROXIMATELY 5:50 PM, I GOT IN MY CAR WHICH WAS PARKED IN A SMALL OUTDOOR PARKING LOT. I STARTED IT AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF. EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR DID NOT STOP OR SLOW DOWN. IT SLAMMED INTO A PARKED 2016 MERCEDES WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE MERCED...

May 26, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 260,000 mi

MAY 9, 2017. AT APPROXIMATELY 5:50 PM, I GOT IN MY CAR WHICH WAS PARKED IN A SMALL OUTDOOR PARKING LOT. I STARTED IT AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF. EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR DID NOT STOP OR SLOW DOWN. IT SLAMMED INTO A PARKED 2016 MERCEDES WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE MERCED...

Oct 16, 2016 Electrical System Crash

BATTERY DRAIN AND DAMAGING ALTERNATER . HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS AND GAS LEAK AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS.

Oct 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Crash

BATTERY DRAIN AND DAMAGING ALTERNATER . HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS AND GAS LEAK AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS.

Oct 16, 2016 Exterior Lighting Crash

BATTERY DRAIN AND DAMAGING ALTERNATER . HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS AND GAS LEAK AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS.

Oct 16, 2016 Electrical System Crash

BATTERY DRAIN AND DAMAGING ALTERNATER . HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS AND GAS LEAK AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS.

Oct 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Crash

BATTERY DRAIN AND DAMAGING ALTERNATER . HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS AND GAS LEAK AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS.

Oct 16, 2016 Exterior Lighting Crash

BATTERY DRAIN AND DAMAGING ALTERNATER . HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS AND GAS LEAK AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS.

Oct 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 170,000 mi

THE TRUNK MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FADED FROM RED TO PINK. IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED WHEN IT IS NOT DRIVEN.

Oct 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 170,000 mi

THE TRUNK MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FADED FROM RED TO PINK. IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED WHEN IT IS NOT DRIVEN.

Jun 22, 2015 Seat Belts Crash 45 mi

WAS IN A SERIOUS CAR WRECK..HAVE SEVER MAKES ON BODY FROM SEATBELT...WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOY KNOCKED OUT WINDSHIELD..HAVE STITCHES IN ARM FROM GLASS.CAR IS TOTAL..HAD TO GET CUT OUT OF CAR.

Jun 22, 2015 Air Bags Crash 45 mi

WAS IN A SERIOUS CAR WRECK..HAVE SEVER MAKES ON BODY FROM SEATBELT...WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOY KNOCKED OUT WINDSHIELD..HAVE STITCHES IN ARM FROM GLASS.CAR IS TOTAL..HAD TO GET CUT OUT OF CAR.

Jun 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 45 mi

WAS IN A SERIOUS CAR WRECK..HAVE SEVER MAKES ON BODY FROM SEATBELT...WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOY KNOCKED OUT WINDSHIELD..HAVE STITCHES IN ARM FROM GLASS.CAR IS TOTAL..HAD TO GET CUT OUT OF CAR.

Jun 22, 2015 Seat Belts Crash 45 mi

WAS IN A SERIOUS CAR WRECK..HAVE SEVER MAKES ON BODY FROM SEATBELT...WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOY KNOCKED OUT WINDSHIELD..HAVE STITCHES IN ARM FROM GLASS.CAR IS TOTAL..HAD TO GET CUT OUT OF CAR.

Jun 22, 2015 Air Bags Crash 45 mi

WAS IN A SERIOUS CAR WRECK..HAVE SEVER MAKES ON BODY FROM SEATBELT...WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOY KNOCKED OUT WINDSHIELD..HAVE STITCHES IN ARM FROM GLASS.CAR IS TOTAL..HAD TO GET CUT OUT OF CAR.

Jun 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 45 mi

WAS IN A SERIOUS CAR WRECK..HAVE SEVER MAKES ON BODY FROM SEATBELT...WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOY KNOCKED OUT WINDSHIELD..HAVE STITCHES IN ARM FROM GLASS.CAR IS TOTAL..HAD TO GET CUT OUT OF CAR.

Jul 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS GS400. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING A VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER EXAMINED FOR...

Jul 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS GS400. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING A VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER EXAMINED FOR...

Jul 1, 2010 Electrical System 135,000 mi

VEHICLE ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, AS WELL AS MORE THAN ONCE WHEN ENTERING A FREEWAY ON FREEWAY ON-RAMP. *TR

Jul 1, 2010 Electrical System 135,000 mi

VEHICLE ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, AS WELL AS MORE THAN ONCE WHEN ENTERING A FREEWAY ON FREEWAY ON-RAMP. *TR

Dec 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 21,000 mi

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 FAIL...

Dec 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 21,000 mi

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 FAIL...

Mar 16, 2009 Electrical System 147,000 mi

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 RE...

Mar 16, 2009 Suspension 147,000 mi

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 RE...

Mar 16, 2009 Electrical System 147,000 mi

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 RE...

Mar 16, 2009 Suspension 147,000 mi

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 RE...

Apr 19, 2005 Electrical System 51,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL JUST CUT OFF, WHICH COULD BE QUITE DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC.*AK

Apr 19, 2005 Electrical System 51,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL JUST CUT OFF, WHICH COULD BE QUITE DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC.*AK

Apr 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40,000 mi

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

Apr 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40,000 mi

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

Feb 9, 2004 Suspension 29,000 mi

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.

Feb 9, 2004 Suspension 29,000 mi

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.

Apr 28, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 57,188 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *JB

Apr 28, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 57,188 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *JB

Dec 20, 2000 Suspension

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

Dec 20, 2000 Power Train

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

Dec 20, 2000 Suspension

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

Dec 20, 2000 Power Train

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

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension

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 C...

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension

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 C...

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension

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 C...

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension

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 C...

Jul 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WILL JUST DIE OUT, CAUSING A LOSS OF ALL POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WILL JUST DIE OUT, CAUSING A LOSS OF ALL POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Jun 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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 RESTAU...

Jun 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 RESTAU...

Jun 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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 RESTAU...

Jun 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 RESTAU...