Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 1999 Lexus RX.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems |
The contact owns a 1999 Lexus Rx300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes failed and could not be depressed to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the side of the road and stopped by shifting into neutral. The contact stated the "check engine" warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed and not repaired. The contact read of a related NHTSA campaign number 99v012000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 249,000.
Tl- the contact owned a 1999 Lexus Rx. The contact states while she was letter her husband exit the vehicle in front of her garage, when the vehicle accelerated on it's own and crashed into her garage wall. The contact states the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated no warning light were illuminated. The air bags did not deployed. The contact states she sustained back, knee and shoulder injuries and was seeking medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Dp.