MYRModel Year Report

1998 Lexus LX470

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1998 Lexus LX470
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:58.552Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 5 complaints 1998 5 1999: 14 complaints 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints
1998: 5 complaints 1998 5 1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007
1998: 5 complaints 1998 5 1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007

1998: 5 complaints

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YearComplaints
19985
199914
200017
20015
20025
200318
20042
20058
20069
20073

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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Safety issue: intermittent sudden complete ABS braking system failure. The vehicle have a sudden completely ABS braking system failure on April 06, 2018. The vehicle can not stop while driving on April 6, 2018.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-10

Sudden complete ABS braking system failure. No brake at all. Vehicle can not stop while driving.very serious problem and dangerous. The dashboard ABS light and brake light ABS light and brake light on dash plus the annoying alarm out of the blue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-08

Visibility

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

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Automatic height adjustment failed. Mjs

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-22

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2005-06-10Exterior lighting04V434000 Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The daytime running…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. Owner notification began June June 10, 2005. Owners should contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Lexus LX470 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V434000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Lexus LX470 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 LX470?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Lexus LX470 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.