- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Lexus GS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1998 Lexus GS with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3) and the suspension (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1999 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical GS year, for its age
#229 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Lexus GS problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Lexus GS recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 1998 Lexus GS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
On July 29th at approximately 8:30pm, I got into my car after exiting the Meijer store and noticed the car making strange noises and was hard to get in gear. I park so I don't have to back up, so I put the car in drive and it went fast in reverse, when it went forward, it went crazy and I ran into a tree island and busted 2 tires and finally stopped. Fortunately this happened in a mostly vacant parking lot. This car has a lot of horsepower and those horses went crazy. I answered a question on how fast I was going? I answered 50mph, I went from 0 to 50 in a parking lot with my foot on the brake!
FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR
While vehicle was in motion, multiple warning lights and messages illuminated, and audible chimes sounded. Brake booster failed. No brakes, no advance warning. This occurred on lockwood road, elgin tx on october 4, 2019 around 8 pm. Lexus put out a safety recall on their 2019/2020 vehicles with the same problem. Fmvss no.126 Back in july 24, 2019
Another lexus gs-300 owner filed this report on march 6, 2007: "we own a 1998 lexus, model gs 300. This saturday my wife was driving the lexus and the entire wheel assembly came off the vehicle due the failure of the lower ball joint. In reviewing recall information for lexus\toyota, it is very apparent there is an ongoing issue of quality control related to their lower ball joints. For our specific model, there was a recall in 93, 94, 95, 96 and 97 specific to this part. Given we have a 98 and a recall has not...
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been issued (yet), the lexus dealership refused to provide us with any accommodation towards fixing the failed part, or the resulting body damage related to the vehicle traveling down the road on only three wheel. Fortunately, we were not traveling on the highway, but a side street when this incident occurred. But moreover, regardless of our financial loss, in my opinion, this is a public safety concern..." We experienced a similar failure wherein the lower driver's side ball joint failed while backing out of our driveway. Prior to this event the whole front suspension has been making a "creaking" noise during slow driving while turning. *Tr
Lexus GS: every year compared
All GS years1998 Lexus GS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Lexus GS | 4 | 1 | D | |
| 1998 Lexus GS300 | 60 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus ES300 | 55 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus LS400 | 44 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus GS400 | 31 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus LX470 | 5 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus RX300 | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus LX450 | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus SC400 | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Lexus GS
Does the 1998 Lexus GS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Lexus GS: exterior lighting (April 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lexus GS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3), suspension (2), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Lexus GS had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 30, 2007 and the latest on July 29, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Lexus GS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 38 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Lexus GS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus GS years have the most complaints?
2016 (5), 1998 (4), 1999 (4). See every Lexus GS year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Lexus GS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data