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Lexus LX470Model year report

1998 Lexus LX470 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
240,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 15 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Lexus LX470 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Lexus LX470. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by visibility (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 240,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Visibility complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Safety issue: intermittent sudden complete ABS braking system failure. The vehicle have a sudden completely ABS braking system failure on april 06, 2018. The vehicle can not stop while driving on april 6, 2018. The dashboard ABS light and brake light plus the annoying alarm out of the blue on april 06, 2018. The vehicle was towed to butler Lexus dealership for further investigation on april 06, 2018. …”

NHTSA complaint #11084360, filed 2018-04, 240,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 200,000 and 240,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–150100%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 240,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

19992000201120182
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1998 Lexus LX470 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LX 470 4WD/AWD4.7L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121513$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1998 Lexus LX470 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 33 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus LX470

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2006934,8993—13—Not enough data
2005848,9003—13—Not enough data
20041249,3503—13—Not enough data
200318142,1503—13—Stable
2002530,8001—13—Not enough data
20015117,0001—13—Not enough data
200017120,6571—13—Stable
199914106,0001—13—Not enough data
19985240,0001—13—Not enough data

All Lexus LX470 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Lexus LX470 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Lexus LX470 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1998 Lexus LX470 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by visibility with 1.

Has the 1998 Lexus LX470 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Lexus LX470 get?

The EPA rates the 1998 Lexus LX470 (LX 470, 4.7L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 12 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Lexus LX470 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 240,000 miles and the middle half falls between 200,000 and 240,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.