1998 Lexus GS300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 186,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Lexus GS300, 3% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 186,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Lexus gs 300. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel became stuck and it was difficult to control the vehicle. The front passenger side tire separated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repair. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10371021, filed 2010-12, 186,000 milesSteering: 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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Lexus GS300
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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