1998 Lexus LX470 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Lexus LX470, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Lexus LX470
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
Certain 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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. Owner notification began june june 10, 2005. Owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Lexus LX470 have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 226,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Safety issue: intermittent sudden complete ABS braking system failure. The vehicle have a sudden completely ABS braking system failure on april 06, 2018. The vehicle can not stop while driving on apri”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 10, 2018 · Service brakes
“Sudden complete ABS braking system failure. No brake at all. Vehicle can not stop while driving.very serious problem and dangerous. The dashboard ABS light and brake light ABS light and brake light on”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 8, 2018 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Lexus LX (LX 470). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12 / 15 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Lexus LX470 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus LX470 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 14 |
| 2000 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 17 |
| 2001 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 Lexus LX470 | 3 | 18 |
| 2004 Lexus LX470 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Lexus LX470 | 3 | 8 |
| 2006 Lexus LX470 | 3 | 9 |
| 2007 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1998 Lexus LX470
How do I know if my 1998 Lexus LX470 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Lexus LX470; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V434000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.