1998 Lexus LS400 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,697miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Lexus LS400, 7% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,697 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.
“Driving at 25 MPH I heard a beeping sound and the vsc off light on the dash came up along with the check engine light. I believe my vehicle then went into fail safe mode because the vehicle would no longer allow me to accelerate with gas pedal. However vehicle would move approximately 12(MPH) on its own when I release constant pressure from the brake pedal. When I placed in neutral or park position, RPM's would rise to about 2000(RPM). Turned off power to vehicle and restarted, still vehicle would only move 12(MPH) on its own. …”
NHTSA complaint #10102593, filed 2004-12, 82,697 miles“Automatic traction control light comes on, there is a beeping sound, and vehicle swerves like it is going into a curve, usually to left. Problem will occur randomly over 40 MPH, weather conditions do not play a factor in defect. Consumer states when problem occurs, the accelerator, brakes, and steering are actuated without any input from the driver and problem is not weather related, dealer has kept vehicle long periods of time, one instance for almost 1 month, always comes back and can not figure out the problem, consumer feels the problem is related to computer or sensor defect.”
NHTSA complaint #883407, filed 2001-03Suspension: 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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