MYRModel Year Report

1998 Lexus LS400

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1998 Lexus LS400
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:11:40.291Z

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 LS400 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1990: 24 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 65 complaints 1994: 68 complaints 1994 1995: 39 complaints 1996: 19 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1998: 45 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1998: 45 complaints
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YearComplaints
199024
199121
19928
199365
199468
199539
199619
199713
199845
199922
200012
20012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 24%

24% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS LS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED INTO A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140402

TIME, DATE AND LOCATION: MONDAY, MAY 19 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:30 PM AT THE BLOCKBUSTER PARKING LOT IN STAFFORD, VA VEHICLE: 1998 LEXUS LS400 I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF THE BLOCKBUSTER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080520

AT A STOP VEHICLE LURCHED OUT OF CONTROL AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT TOUCHING GAS PEDAL. BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE, AND REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DAMAGED HOOD AND GRILL ON VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER AND VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010627

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMER. DRIVER RECEIVED A SPRAINED WAIST. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI report, 20000315

TIRES 4%

4% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20030717 — DP (closed 20030923)

UNINTENDED ENGINE SPEED INCREASE/SA

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Lexus LS400 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Lexus LS400 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 LS400?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Lexus LS400 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.