The 1998 Lexus LS has 48 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and electrical system. Owners most often flag ls460 generation:.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 Lexus LS vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 13 LS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2017) to 182 (2008). With 48 complaints, the 1998 LS sits abovethe model's median of 21.
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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The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep owner loyalty and satisfaction with the vehicle's core mission of providing unparalleled long-term comfort, refinement, and reliability.
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