1998 Lexus Es Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Lexus Es. Part of Generation 3 (XV20) — 1997–2001.

19971999
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1998 Lexus Es Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

#21 complaints

ENGINE

#31 complaints

POWER TRAIN

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Lexus Es.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1———
ENGINE1———
POWER TRAIN1———

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