1998 Lexus GS300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS300 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Lexus GS300. That ranks 2nd out of 17 GS300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (25 complaints, 42%), typically at around 112,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 60owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Lexus GS300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 42% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 17% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 8% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 8% | 235,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7% | 153,519 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 7% | 56,699 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% | 168,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 3% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 270,038 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 186,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Lexus GS300 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Problem: 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 certain electromagnetic waves, such as from a cellular phone.
Risk: Should this occur, the brake may operate unexpectedly, affecting steering and speed control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300 equipped with dextero touring dtr1 tires, size: 21560r16 95h (na). The contact stated that the vehicle began to shake while driving. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that the two front tire sidewalls were cracked from the…
Purchased a 98 gs300 six months ago and my vsc, abs, brake light and check engine warning gauges came up and will not go away. Did some research and found out the brake master cylinder, throttle position sensor and throttle position actuator were the problems. With these few items gone bad my car…
I was going to go to work, an when i started to push on the thotthle/ gas pedal . Nothing engaged an then all of sudden it worked like it was back to running normal for like 10 seconds then lost almost all the power an you can push the padel to the floor almost befor it will even engage. It's my…
I purchased a vehicle off the streets and had no clue on how the system works when purchasing a salvaged vehicle that had been in a auction after a wreckless accident. Had a master cylinder malfunction that got fixed by not a lexus professional mechanic due to budget reasons. Received a check for…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated when the accelerator pedal was released. The vehicle finally stopped after several minutes of depressing the brake pedal. The issue recurred several times in one day. There were no warning…
Other Lexus GS300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 GS300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 GS300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 GS300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 GS300 | 124 | 2 |
| 2005 GS300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 GS300 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 GS300 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 GS300 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 GS300 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 GS300 | 35 | 0 |
| 1999 GS300 | 38 | 0 |
| 1998 | 60 | 1 |
| 1997 GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 GS300 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 GS300 | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lexus GS300?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, suspension, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Lexus GS300?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Lexus GS300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS300 model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.