1998 Lexus Ls Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Lexus Ls.

19971999
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
0

Worst 1998 Lexus Ls Problems

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

#11 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

#21 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Lexus Ls.

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
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1998 Lexus Ls — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1998 Lexus Ls reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1998 Lexus Ls has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition:Switch with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Lexus Ls?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (1 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1998 Lexus Ls have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Lexus Ls as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Lexus Ls?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

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