1998 Lexus LS400 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Lexus LS400, 2% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 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 LS400. The contact stated that the hood of the vehicle was fully opened in a secured position and without warning, it suddenly released in a downward position and closed. The hood released on the contacts left hand and caused injury to the middle finger. The contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. Updated 01/24/11 the consumer stated the hydraulic pistons which were supposed to keep the hood securely and fully opened failed suddenly, while his hand was under the hood. …”
NHTSA complaint #10368644, filed 2010-12, 111,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Lexus LS400
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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