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Electrical systemPart report

1998 Lexus GS300 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
7%of 60 total for the year
Median mileage
153,519miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Lexus GS300, 7% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 153,519 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“I was going to go to work, an when I started to push on the thotthle/ gas pedal . Nothing engaged an then all of sudden it worked like it was back to running normal for like 10 seconds then lost almost all the power an you can push the padel to the floor almost befor it will even engage. It's my everyday driving car it not safe to be driving, when it's malfunctioning in the ecu, vsc , cruise control quit because of what happened. There a recall on the vsc for the Lexus gs 300 for having malfunction problems. …”

NHTSA complaint #11024942, filed 2017-09, 270,038 miles

“The contact owns a 1998 Lexus GS300. The contact stated that he attempted to shut the vehicle off, but it would not respond. The vehicle continued to run even after the key was removed from the ignition. The vehicle then caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they have not determined what will be done about the failure. The current and failure mileages were 37,000. The consumer stated the dealer installed a new battery and belt on april 16, 2006, the dealer stated that they think it was the consumer's starter. …”

NHTSA complaint #10202535, filed 2007-09, 37,000 miles

“Notice of claims regarding texas deceptive trade practices act breach of contract. The trunk button would unlock with the remote, the radio shut off, and the driver rear door would not lock at times.”

NHTSA complaint #10091768, filed 2004-09

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20061210%
200318%
200218%
200116%
2000411%
1999616%
199847%
1995333%
1994117%

Other parts of the 1998 Lexus GS300

Vehicle speed control
25 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Lexus GS300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology