1998 Lexus LX470 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX470 years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Lexus LX470. That ranks 7th out of 10 LX470 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 240,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Lexus LX470 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 | 2 | 40% | 240,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 40% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Lexus LX470 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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 lights do not meet luminous intensity standard.
Risk: This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
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. The dashboard abs light and brake light plus the annoying alarm out of the blue on april…
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lexus lx470. The contact stated that an audible brake alarm begun to sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that they would replace the anti lock brake master cylinder system, which caused the alarm to sound. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately three…
The brake pedal needs to be "pumped" to obtain satisfactory pedal height. Upon first application at a stop the pedal travels further that you would expect, if a second application is given the pedal height will be much higher for the same amount of braking force. This can cause abrupt stops for one…
Automatic height adjustment failed. Mjs
Other Lexus LX470 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 LX470 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 LX470 | 9 | 3 |
| 2005 LX470 | 8 | 3 |
| 2004 LX470 | 12 | 3 |
| 2003 LX470 | 18 | 3 |
| 2002 LX470 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 LX470 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 LX470 | 17 | 1 |
| 1999 LX470 | 14 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lexus LX470?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Lexus LX470?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Lexus LX470 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LX470 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.