1998 Lexus LS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS years
- Not enough data 19th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Lexus LS. That ranks 19th out of 29 LS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 140,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 LS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 82,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Lexus LS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Lexus LS.
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.
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. The nhtsa campaign 98v016000 regarding the 1995-1997 ls400 for starter assembly due to faulty assembly for the magnetic switch would apply to the…
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. I took it to the dealer after the incident and they were unable…
Other Lexus LS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 LS | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 LS | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 LS | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 LS | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 LS | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 LS | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 LS | 15 | 2 |
| 2016 LS | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 LS | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 LS | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 LS | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 LS | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 LS | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 LS | 43 | 1 |
| 2007 LS | 45 | 1 |
| 2006 LS | 17 | 1 |
| 2005 LS | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 LS | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 LS | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 LS | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lexus LS?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Lexus LS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Lexus LS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.