1998 Lexus LS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Lexus LS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Lexus LS.

Most common 1998 Lexus LS problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2006-10-18, Electrical System
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 1998 I WOULD ASSUME(SINCE THE 1998 WERE ASSEMBLED IN 1997). PLEASE ADVISE. *NM

2006-08-17, Vehicle Speed Control
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 TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *NM

1998 Lexus LS questions

Does the 1998 Lexus LS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Lexus LS at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lexus LS?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Lexus LS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.