Vehicle has trouble starting. I own a 1998 ls400 that has trouble starting. The ignition has to be turned several times(20) to get the starter to turn. The federal safety agency campaign 98v016000 regarding the 1995-1997 ls400 for starter assembly due to faulty assembly for the magnetic switch would apply to the 1998 I would assume(since the 1998 were assembled in 1997). Please advise.
The worst 1998 Lexus LS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Lexus LS 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit)...
What 1998 Lexus LS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When trying to stop my 1998 lexus ls 400 in my garage this morning, the car surged forward. I slammed the brakes on even harder and the car surged even more forward. The wheels were spinning and I finally got the car totally stopped. I took it to the dealer after the incident and they were unable to find anything wrong.
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Questions about the 1998 Lexus LS
Is the 1998 Lexus LS reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Lexus LS, fewer than a typical LS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Lexus LS?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Lexus LS have?
No recalls on record.
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