1998 Lexus RX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
6 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1998 Lexus RX, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 1998 sits among all RX years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 1998 Lexus RX.
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
16 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and seats & interior — are on file for the 1998 Lexus RX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1998 Lexus RX reliable?
The 1998 Lexus RX drew 6 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 1998 Lexus RX problems?
The top reported problems for the 1998 Lexus RX are visibility & wipers (2 complaints), electrical (1), and body & structure (1).
Does the 1998 Lexus RX have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 1998 Lexus RX. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.