1998 Lexus LX450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX450 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Lexus LX450. That ranks 3rd out of 4 LX450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 LX450 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 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Lexus LX450 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Lexus LX450.
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.
Design of the odometer and fuel gauge creates difficulty in visibility in sunlight and impossible to read in some lighting conditions. *yc
Alternator failed. *yc
Michelin tire failure caused vehicle to jolt/swerve severely.
Other Lexus LX450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 LX450 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 LX450 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 LX450 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lexus LX450?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, other, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Lexus LX450?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Lexus LX450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LX450 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.