1998 Lexus LS
Only 2 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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When trying to stop my 1998 Lexus LS 400 in my garage this morning, the car surged forward. I slammed the brakes on even harder and the car surged even more forward. The wheels were spinning and I finally got the car totally stopped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-17
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.
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Vehicle has trouble starting. I own a 1998 LS400 that has trouble starting. The ignition has to be turned several times(20) to get the starter to turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-18
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Lexus LS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Lexus LS 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 LS?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Lexus LS have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.