1998 Toyota LX470 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX470 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Toyota LX470. The most reported problem area is service brakes, electric (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 185,073 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Toyota 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, Electric | 1 | 100% | 185,073 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Toyota LX470 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Toyota LX470.
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.
Sudden total failure of vehicles (toyota lx 470) primary braking system. Vehicle towed to toyota dealership el cajon toyota) for diagnoses. Notified by service technician (carlos) that the brakes had failed due to a low battery (8.2 volts). Recommended that the battery be replaced. I didn't believe…
Other Toyota LX470 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota LX470?
Owners most often report service brakes, electric problems. The top one, service brakes, electric, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Toyota LX470?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Toyota 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.