1998 Lexus Lexus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (1) · Suspension (1) · Seat Belts:front:webbing (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Lexus model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads 2000-10-20 · BR00300 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may experience a clicking type noise when first applying the brakes after changing vehicle travel direction (drive / forward to reverse, reverse to drive / forward). *tt
Seat Belts 1999-12-24 · BO00599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belts may obtain seat belt extenders at no cost through the local lexus dealer. *tt
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module 1999-12-10 · EL00899 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding engine immbilizer system precautions. *tt
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module 1999-03-12 · EL00399 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on troubleshooting the engine immobilizer system. *tt
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module 1999-03-12 · EL00299 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on troubleshooting the engine immobilizer system. *tt
Structure:body 1999-01-01 · 010199 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding paint and refinish codes. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.