Model year guide

1998 Lexus ES 300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Lexus ES 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 34 on record.

1998 Lexus ES 300 — representative photo
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1998 Lexus ES 300 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined20 mpg
Typical price$1,442

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

1998 Lexus ES 300 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Lexus ES 300.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

1998 Lexus ES 300 MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,100

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 1998 Lexus ES 300 worth?

Low
$800
Typical price
$1,442
High
$2,200

From 31 comparable 1998 Lexus ES 300 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Lexus ES 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,500
Fuel only$15,500
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Lexus ES 300 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 200 hp

1998 Lexus ES 300 vehicles on record

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Other Lexus ES 300 model years

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1998 Lexus ES 300 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Lexus ES 300 have any safety recalls?

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Lexus ES 300.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Lexus ES 300 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 1998 Lexus ES 300 at about 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway).

How much is a 1998 Lexus ES 300 worth?

Comparable 1998 Lexus ES 300 listings run roughly $800–$2,200, typically around $1,442 (from 31 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.