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1998–2000 · 3 model years

Lexus GS400 recalls & problems by year

1 recall and 56 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199831 complaints
Most recalls19981 recall
Crashes reported21in owner complaints
Injuries reported140 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0102030401998: 31 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 17 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 8 complaints, 0 recalls199819992000
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2000 GS400——081010
1999 GS400——0176020
1998 GS400——131140110

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Vehicle speed control14
  • Air bags10
  • Suspension9
  • Service brakes, hydraulic7
  • Electrical system7
  • Seat belts6
  • Engine and engine cooling5
  • Tires4