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#BS-1998-LEXLX4-790A

1998 Lexus Lx470

Based on reports from 5 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
5
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
68
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 5 complaints, 1 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 240K miles.

!Inspect the Visibility:power Window Devices And ControlsMED
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

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes3 (60%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls1 (20%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (20%)

1998 Lexus Lx470: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 60% of all reports filed for the 1998 Lexus Lx470, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 240,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 240K-mile mark.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1998 Lexus Lx470, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:power window devices and controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1998 Lexus Lx470, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-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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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Lexus Lx470. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

04V434000Jun 2005

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 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.

Other Lexus Lx470 Model Years

2007200620052004200320022001200019991998
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1998 Lexus Lx470: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Lexus Lx470?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Lexus Lx470 is related to the brakes, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Lexus Lx470 reliable?
The 1998 Lexus Lx470 has 5 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Lexus Lx470 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 Lx470 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Lexus Lx470 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 Lx470 problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 240,000 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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