1998 Lexus LX: common problems and reliability
8 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 1998 LX?The 1998 Lexus LX has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic.
Safety record for the 1998 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 Lexus LX vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1998 a good year for the LX?
Across the 26 LX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 24 (2000). With 8 complaints, the 1998 LX sits about the same as the model's median of 6.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1998 LX
exterior lighting:headlights
Campaign 04V434000CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT MEET LUMINOUS INTENSITY STANDARD.
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.
Owner insights cover all generations of the LX. See the full LX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used LX listings typically run $101,986–$130,141.
Other LX model years
Compare every LX year side by side to see how 1998 ranks against the rest.
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