The 1998 Lexus LX has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic. Owners most often flag 300-series (lx 600):.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 Lexus LX vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 LX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 10 (2002). With 8 complaints, the 1998 LX sits about the same asthe model's median of 8.
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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Sentiment is strongly positive for the 200-series LX (specifically the LX 570), with owners praising its unparalleled build quality, long-term reliability, and "bank vault" solidity.
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Used LX listings typically run $104,599–$120,362 across 2025 to 2026 model years.
Compare every LX year side by side to see how 1998 ranks against the rest.