The 1998 Lexus GS has 105 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and service brakes. Owners most often flag outdated technology/infotainment: lack of apple carplay, slow and unresponsive screen, missing features like birds-eye view camera and massaging seats compared to rivals. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 Lexus GS vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 11 GS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2012) to 180 (2006). With 105 complaints, the 1998 GS sits abovethe model's median of 19.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability, build quality, and overall ownership experience. The GS is consistently praised as a durable, comfortable, and well-built luxury sedan that delivers trouble-free service…
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