1998 Lexus LS400 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Lexus LS400, 9% of the 45 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“At a stop vehicle lurched out of control and accelerated without touching gas pedal. Brakes did not stop vehicle, and rearended another vehicle. Damaged hood and grill on vehicle. Contacted dealer and vehicle was repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #891432, filed 2001-06“When brakes are applied at highway speeds the pedal gets soft, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has inspected the vehicle and was not able to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #827380, filed 1998-08Related service bulletins
- 10205319Feb 21, 2013Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10133849Feb 21, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 8% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 9% |
| 1997 | 3 | 23% |
| 1996 | 3 | 16% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 13% |
| 1991 | 5 | 24% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Lexus LS400
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Lexus LS400
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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