1998 Lexus GS300 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Lexus GS300, 2% of the 60 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.
“Power lock failure. From forums, number of GS300 owners are experiencing this problem. Did not realize my rear door had failed to lock until my 3 year old managed to open it. Dealer states the entire lock assembly has to be replaced at over $600 per door.”
NHTSA complaint #10148427, filed 2006-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Lexus GS300
25 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Lexus GS300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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