1998 Lexus LS400 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%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 6 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Lexus LS400, 13% of the 45 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.
“Tread separation while driving. Was able to stop before the tire blew out. Sears called bridgestone about the defect and they replaced it free of charge, since they knew about the problem with that tire. However, they would not rplace the remaining three tires, which could incurr the same separation and potential blow out. ( DOT number: tire size: p22560v16 )”
NHTSA complaint #727869, filed 2000-08“The bridgestone tires on the vehicle experienced two flats on both right rear and left rear within 4 months, consumer replaced all the bridgestone tires due to problems, tires were replacement tires not original equipment.”
NHTSA complaint #559667, filed 2001-02“Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 85mph on highway and it was a 100 degrees. She heard a bumping noise. Tire was hitting up against the vehicle. Right rear tire tread had came apart. Bridgestone e33255/60yr16 high speed.”
NHTSA complaint #869584, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept…
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Lexus LS400
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
4 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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