1998 Lexus GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS years
- Not enough data 7th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Lexus GS. That ranks 7th out of 24 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 224,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Lexus GS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 75% | 224,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 50% | 196,320 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Lexus GS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Lexus GS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On July 29th at approximately 8:30pm, I got into my car after exiting the Meijer store and noticed the car making strange noises and was hard to get in gear. I park so I donât have to back up, so I put the car in drive and it went fast in reverse, when it went forward, it went crazy and I ran…
Failed brake actuator
While vehicle was in motion, multiple warning lights and messages illuminated, and audible chimes sounded. Brake booster failed. No brakes, no advance warning. This occurred on lockwood road, elgin tx on october 4, 2019 around 8 pm. Lexus put out a safety recall on their 2019/2020 vehicles with the…
Another lexus gs-300 owner filed this report on march 6, 2007: "we own a 1998 lexus, model gs 300. This saturday my wife was driving the lexus and the entire wheel assembly came off the vehicle due the failure of the lower ball joint. In reviewing recall information for lexus\toyota, it is very…
Other Lexus GS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 GS | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 GS | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 GS | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 GS | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 GS | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 GS | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 GS | 25 | 2 |
| 2006 GS | 44 | 6 |
| 2005 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 GS | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 GS | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 GS | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 GS | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lexus GS?
Owners most often report service brakes, suspension, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Lexus GS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Lexus GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.