Lexus Lexus 1998
Model Lexus made in 1998 by Lexus got 4 consumer complains as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| EL00899 | 12/10/1999 | EL00198 | 610101 | Subject regarding engine immbilizer system precautions. *tt | 04/17/2000 |
| 010199 | 01/01/1999 | 605424 | Repair manual clarification to assist in troubleshooting engine immobilizer system - dtc b2796. *tt | 06/11/1999 | |
| EL00399 | 03/12/1999 | 604681 | Information on troubleshooting the engine immobilizer system. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| EL00299 | 03/12/1999 | 604678 | Information on troubleshooting the engine immobilizer system. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 010199 | 01/01/1999 | 605378 | Information on troubleshooting immobilizer diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2795. *tt | 06/09/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97121200297 | 12/12/1997 | 54016 | Concerns of incorrect fuel gauge reading. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| BO00599 | 12/24/1999 | 610105 | Lexus customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belts may obtain seat belt extenders at no cost through the local lexus dealer. *tt | 04/17/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| BR00300 | 10/20/2000 | 618465 | Some vehicles may experience a clicking type noise when first applying the brakes after changing vehicle travel direction (drive / forward to reverse, reverse to drive / forward). *tt | 04/14/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 010199 | 01/01/1999 | 605946 | Information regarding paint and refinish codes. *tt | 08/02/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Battery failed. *yc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 06/06/1999 | |||
| Rear seat shoulder harness failed to loosen and relief consumer's 8-year old child from seat. also, harness tightened upon 8-year old child, causing difficulty in breathing. consumer had to cut the straps to free the child. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Poor suspension resulting in vibration that degrees of swaying to mild to almost out of control. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Mirror malfunctioned. *yc | |||