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Body and structurePart report

1998 Lexus GS300 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
7%of 60 total for the year
Median mileage
56,699miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Lexus GS300, 7% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,699 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.

“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

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200676%
2004117%
200318%
199847%

Other parts of the 1998 Lexus GS300

Vehicle speed control
25 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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