MYRModel Year Report

1998 Lexus GS400

○ Not enough data
1998 Lexus GS400
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:12:03.209Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GS400 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 31 complaints 1998 1999: 17 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000
1998: 31 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19941
19970
199831
199917
20008

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 26%

26% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

CRASHED INTO REAR OF ANOTHER CAR AT 30-50 MPH, AIR BAGS DID INTO DEPLOY. *NLM *SCC **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734324

NHTSA ODI report, 20030430

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 30 MPH, UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER.*AK *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20020206

CRASHED INTO REAR OF ANOTHER CAR AT 30-50MPH; AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

NHTSA ODI report, 20001025

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS GS400.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190513

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, A RATHER BUSY STREET TRYING TO STOP. THE LEXUS WOULD NOT STOP, DUE TO THE STRUTS AND MOUNTS ARE BROKEN. WHICH I LEARNED FROM SEARS AUTOMOTIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160305

Also filed under STRUCTURE and SUSPENSION

SEAT BELTS 16%

16% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and emission control.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

PRODUCT DEFECT WHEN THE LEXUS GS400 HIT HEAD ON A CONCRETE ANTI-TERRORIST RESTRAIN T BETWEEN 40-50 MILES A HR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031113

Also filed under PARKING BRAKE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980617 — electronic stability control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE YAW RATE SENSOR FOR THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC), THE VSC CAN OPERATE IMPROPERLY IF THE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY CER

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE YAW RATE SENSOR.

Campaign 98V080000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030717 — DP (closed 20030923)

UNINTENDED ENGINE SPEED INCREASE/SA

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Lexus GS400 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V080000 (electronic stability control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Lexus GS400 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lexus GS400?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Lexus GS400 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.