Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1998 Lexus LX470, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Visibility1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In New Zealand
25 1998 cars are on the New Zealand register; 8% arrived as used imports, 84% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 1998 Lexus LX470: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 631713 | SUBJECT REGARDING AN IMPROVED REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY AND MIRROR CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. *SLC |
| 629360 | INFORMATION REGARDING CONTINUOUS ALARM NOISE FROM COMBINATION METER, DOOR MIRROR OPERATION INOPERATIVE OR INCORRECTLY MOVES. *YH |
| 628664 | SUBJECT REGARDING TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING NOISE/SMOOTHNESS IMPROVEMENT UPDATE. *TT |
| 627146 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE VIBRATION. *SLC |
| 627100 | SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSFER CASE BUZZ NOISE. *SLC |
| 627079 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *SLC |
| 622252 | INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.*JB |
| 622017 | SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTIONS MADE TO REPAIR M ANUALS. *TT |
| 619796 | SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT |
| 619119 | SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT |
| 616649 | INFORMATION ON MINIMIZING TRANSFER CASE BUZZ NOISE. *TT |
| 615956 | SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE A/C CONDENSER FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF DUE TO CORROSION IN THE RELAY CONNECTOR. *TT |
| 612529 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON CERTAIN 1998 THROUGH 2000 MODEL VEHICLES. *TT |
| 610098 | SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCTION CHANGE TO REDUCE THE WIND NOISE FROM THE UPPER REAR CORNER OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. *TT |
| 609100 | SUBJECT REGARDING SCANTOOL KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT |
| 6088671 | SUBJECT REGARDING BLOWER MOTOR IMPROVE DURABILITY. *TT |
| 607892 | VEHICLES STARTING WITH VIN JT6HT00W**X0041301 MAY EXPERIENCE REAR BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT |
| 607888 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AUTO DOWN IN REVERSE FEATURE - OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. *TT |
| 606667 | INFORMATION REGARDING TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER REPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION. *TT |
| 606226 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCANTOOL IMMBOLIZER KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT |
| 605383 | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE A/C EXPANSION VALVE. *TT |
| 605373 | SUBJECT REGARDING TILT / TELESCOPIC STEERING NOISE / SMOOTHNESS IMPROVEMENT. *TT |
| 604944 | PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE TO REDUCE RATTLE NOISE. *TT |
| 604675 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR CUP HOLDER MODIFICATION. *TT |
| 604658 | INFORMATION REGARDING NOISE REDUCTION AND IMPROVED SMOOTHNESS OF THE TILT / TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)