- 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 IS Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Lexus IS have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical IS year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Lexus IS 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
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Lexus IS: every year compared
All IS years1998 Lexus IS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Lexus IS | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1998 Audi A4 | 258 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Audi A6 | 130 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 3 Series | 3 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 5 Series | 0 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus ES | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus GS300 | 60 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus ES300 | 55 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus LS400 | 44 | 1 | D | 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 IS
Does the 1998 Lexus IS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Lexus IS: 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.
How many complaints has the 1998 Lexus IS had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Lexus IS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 66 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Lexus IS 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 IS years have the most complaints?
2014 (12), 2017 (11), 2015 (9). See every Lexus IS year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Lexus IS 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