Model year guide

1998 Lexus GS 400

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Lexus GS 400 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

1998 Lexus GS 400 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1998 Lexus GS 400 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Typical price$2,009

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Lexus GS 400 recalls 1

Electronic Stability Control:automatic (asc) NHTSA Campaign #98V080000 · 17/04/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE YAW RATE SENSOR FOR THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC), THE VSC CAN OPERATE IMPROPERLY IF THE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY CERTAIN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, SUCH AS FROM A CELLULAR PHONE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE YAW RATE SENSOR.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

What's a 1998 Lexus GS 400 worth?

Low
$1,100
Typical price
$2,009
High
$3,400

From 11 comparable 1998 Lexus GS 400 listings.

Dimensions & weight

Length
189.4 in
Width
70.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Curb weight
3,726 lb
Front track
60.6 in
Rear track
59.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1998 Lexus GS 400. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1998 Lexus GS 400. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Emissions

THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) MAY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE IN RESPONSE TO AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK AND/OR MAY ILLUMINATE FALSELY IN RESPONSE TO A SIGNAL FROM THE TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR DURING DECELERATION. CORRECTION: A MODIFIED ECM WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Transport Canada #1998085 · May 1998

Steering

A DEFECTIVE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BE AFFECTED BY CERTAIN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES SUCH AS FROM A CELLULAR PHONE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY AND CAUSE THE BRAKES TO APPLY UNEXPECTEDLY, AFFECTING STEERING AND SPEED CONTROL (AND HENCE VEHICLE STABILITY) AND MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: YAW RATE SENSOR WILL BE REPL…

Transport Canada #1998079 · Apr 1998

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

1998 Lexus GS 400 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl 290 hp

1998 Lexus GS 400 vehicles on record

1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400 BaseJT8BH68X2W0007710 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400 BaseJT8BH68X5W0002114 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400 BaseJT8BH68X8W0004097 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400 BaseJT8BH68X9W0008854 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400 BaseJT8BH68X7W0001577 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400 BaseJT8BH68X5W0011637 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400 BaseJT8BH68X2W0002913 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400 BaseJT8BH68X6W0012392 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400 BaseJT8BH68X9W0011575 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400 BaseJT8BH68X6W0012330 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400 BaseJT8BH68X1W0011005 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400JT8BH68X6W0012022 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400JT8BH68XXW0007731 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400JT8BH68X3W0010938 1998 Lexus GS 400 1998 Lexus GS 400JT8BH68X1W0011912

Other Lexus GS 400 model years

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1998 Lexus GS 400 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Lexus GS 400 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1998 Lexus GS 400. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

How much is a 1998 Lexus GS 400 worth?

Comparable 1998 Lexus GS 400 listings run roughly $1,100–$3,400, typically around $2,009 (from 11 vehicles).

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