1998 Lexus LX: common problems and reliability

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):.

Safety record for the 1998 model year

8
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 Lexus LX vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

service brakes
4
hydraulic
2
visibility
1
fuel system
1
other
1

Recalls affecting the 1998 LX

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What owners say across generations

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. It is consistently described as a vehicle engineered to last 25 years, with m

  • *300-series (LX 600):
  • Terrible infotainment system and cabin ergonomics — multiple poorly utilized screens, confusing menu structures, slow response, and an overall dated interface compared to German rivals. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Complicated technology controls — overuse of acronyms and symbols requiring manual consultation, mismatched terminology between car and manual. Frequency: recurrent.
  • *200-series (LX 570):
  • Exposed radiator susceptible to damage from road debris. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the LX.

Typical used price

Used LX listings typically run $104,599–$120,362 across 2025 to 2026 model years.

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