MYRModel Year Report

1998 Lexus GS400

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1998 Lexus GS400
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:11.577Z

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
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YearComplaints
19941
19970
199831
199917
20008

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS GS400.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190513

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS GS400.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190513

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

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

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 (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 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:frontal, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Lexus GS400 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.