- 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 LS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Lexus LS with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1997 has 1 and the 1999 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical LS year, for its age
#293 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Lexus LS problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Lexus LS 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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2 complaints about the 1998 Lexus LS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Vehicle has trouble starting. I own a 1998 ls400 that has trouble starting. The ignition has to be turned several times(20) to get the starter to turn. The nhtsa campaign 98v016000 regarding the 1995-1997 ls400 for starter assembly due to faulty assembly for the magnetic switch would apply to the 1998 I would assume(since the 1998 were assembled in 1997). Please advise. *Nm
When trying to stop my 1998 lexus ls 400 in my garage this morning, the car surged forward. I slammed the brakes on even harder and the car surged even more forward. The wheels were spinning and I finally got the car totally stopped. I took it to the dealer after the incident and they were unable to find anything wrong. *Nm
Lexus LS: every year compared
All LS years1998 Lexus LS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Lexus LS | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 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 GS | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus RX300 | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus LX450 | 3 | 0 | B | 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 LS
Does the 1998 Lexus LS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Lexus LS: 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 LS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Lexus LS had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 17, 2006 and the latest on October 18, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Lexus LS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 54 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Lexus LS 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 LS years have the most complaints?
2021 (5), 1994 (4), 1999 (3). See every Lexus LS year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Lexus LS 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