Model year record
1998 Lexus LX450 recalls & problems
The 1998 Lexus LX450 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is tires (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Lexus LX450.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | — |
| Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YC
- Power train
DESIGN OF THE ODOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE CREATES DIFFICULTY IN VISIBILITY IN SUNLIGHT AND IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN SOME LIGHTING CONDITIONS. *YC
- Tires
MICHELIN TIRE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO JOLT/SWERVE SEVERELY.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.