1998 Lexus GS400 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 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 steering of the 1998 Lexus GS400, 6% of the 31 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.
“Door switch, seat belt, and steering shim failure. Other failures include problems with security system, A/C and stereo controllers failed, cigarette lighter and trunk release failed, windows slow to retract.”
NHTSA complaint #609455, filed 1999-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Lexus GS400
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Lexus GS400
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.
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