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SuspensionPart report

1998 Lexus ES300 Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Lexus ES300, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle would bounce while driving. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer of a leak in shock absorber. Feel free to provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #8004582, filed 2002-02

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200232%
200035%
199914%
199824%
199638%
199538%
1994410%

Other parts of the 1998 Lexus ES300

Air bags
9 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Lexus ES300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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