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#BS-1998-LEXGS-2570

1998 Lexus Gs

Based on reports from 7 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
11
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 7 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

3 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 200K miles.

!Inspect the Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball JointMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes3 (43%)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint1 (14%)
Speed Control1 (14%)
Drivetrain1 (14%)
Suspension1 (14%)

1998 Lexus Gs: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 43% of all reports filed for the 1998 Lexus Gs, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 200,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 200K-mile mark.

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint Issues

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1998 Lexus Gs, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1998 Lexus Gs, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1998 Lexus Gs, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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07
1
19
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22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Lexus Gs. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

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1998 Lexus Gs vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

7

Class avg

246

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1998 Lexus Gs: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Lexus Gs?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Lexus Gs is related to the brakes, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Lexus Gs reliable?
The 1998 Lexus Gs has 7 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Lexus Gs problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Lexus Gs have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Lexus Gs has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus Gs problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 200,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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