1998 Lexus LX470

Recalls

1 recall names the 1998 Lexus LX470. Newest first.

• Exterior lighting › Headlights

  Sep 8, 2004NHTSA 04V43400075,395 vehicles

  Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights do not meet luminous intensity standard.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. owner notification began june june 10, 2005. owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Service brakes2
2. Service brakes, hydraulic2
3. Visibility1

Latest complaints

• Apr 10, 2018GA240,000 mi
  Service brakes
  Safety issue: intermittent sudden complete ABS braking system failure. the vehicle have a sudden completely ABS braking system failure on april 06, 2018. The vehicle can not stop while driving on april 6, 2018. The dashboard ABS light and brake light plus the annoying alarm out of the blue on…

  Safety issue: intermittent sudden complete ABS braking system failure. the vehicle have a sudden completely ABS braking system failure on april 06, 2018. The vehicle can not stop while driving on april 6, 2018. The dashboard ABS light and brake light plus the annoying alarm out of the blue on april 06, 2018. The vehicle was towed to butler lexus dealership for further investigation on april 06, 2018. Without any repaired done by butler lexus dealership on april 10, 2018, now the ABS braking system works again and dashboard ABS light and brake light plus annoying alarm out of the blue going away on april 10, 018 @ butler lexus dealership parking lot.

• Apr 8, 2018GA240,000 mi
  Service brakes

  Sudden complete ABS braking system failure. No brake at all. Vehicle can not stop while driving.very serious problem and dangerous. The dashboard ABS light and brake light ABS light and brake light on dash plus the annoying alarm out of the blue.

• Jul 19, 2011FL200,000 miCrash2 injuries
  Service brakes, hydraulic
  TL* the contact owns a 1998 lexus lx470. The contact stated that an audible brake alarm begun to sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that they would replace the anti lock brake master cylinder system, which caused the alarm to sound. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately three…

  TL* the contact owns a 1998 lexus lx470. The contact stated that an audible brake alarm begun to sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that they would replace the anti lock brake master cylinder system, which caused the alarm to sound. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately three months later, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that while driving at a low speed, the brakes were applied, but the vehicle did not stop until crashing into the rear of another vehicle. As a result, a third vehicle was involved in the crash. The police were notified and a report was available. The drivers of the two other vehicles were injured and transported to a hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the manufacturer was notified. An engineer, sent by the manufacturer, examined the vehicle and determined that there were no manufacturing defects. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

• May 19, 2000MO
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  The brake pedal needs to be "pumped" to obtain satisfactory pedal height. Upon first application at a stop the pedal travels further that you would expect, if a second application IS given the pedal height will be much higher for the same amount of braking force. This can cause abrupt stops for one…

  The brake pedal needs to be "pumped" to obtain satisfactory pedal height. Upon first application at a stop the pedal travels further that you would expect, if a second application IS given the pedal height will be much higher for the same amount of braking force. This can cause abrupt stops for one not familiar with the car. dealer and manufacturer says " they all do that". As you can imagine, that IS not an acceptable answer to me. Your help IS requested. *ak

• Mar 22, 2000CA
  Visibility › Power window devices and controls

  Automatic height adjustment failed. Mjs

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
• 10207945POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
• 10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
• 10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
• 10205331Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
• 10205319Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
• 10176283Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10174889TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
• 10174888TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
• 10134473LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
• 10133926In the recent Bi-annual Floor Mat reminder letter distributed November, 2012, Lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
• 10133923Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per
• 10133849A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
• 10132739TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 7, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
• 10132734TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
• 10132726TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
• 10132575LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
• 10132108This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
• 10132083Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
• 10132082Spots in Window glass
• 10132074Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Lexus may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe occupant injuries. Seat covers are an integral part of this safety system. Replacing fabric seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials may compromise the effectiveness of this safety system. The design of the seat is complex, integrating safety and strength with comfort and luxury. Lexus strongly discourages modifying original equipment seats that have optional side airbags. Additionally, Lexus strongly advises against the installation or use of aftermarket seat covers, which could impair the performance of the side airbags in the event of an accident.
• 10132006This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
• 10132004The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
• 10131964Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10131653TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
• 10111398LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
• 10111205LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
• 10109447TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
• 10109445TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
• 10109444TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
• 10109384TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
• 10054797Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe injuries.
• 10016962Steering - power steering gear. Repair manual correction. 00245-Rm620-u2. '98 lx470. 00245-Rm745-u2. '00 lx470. 00245-Rm802-u2. '01 lx470. 00245-Rm914-u2. '02 lx470. 00245-Rm113-4u2. '05 lx470. 00245-Rm973-u2 - '03 lx470. 00245-Rm662-u2 - '99 lx470. 00245-Rm105-6u2 - '04 lx470.
• 10008390Exhaust rattle.
• 10006197Exhaust booming at idle.*mr
• 10005738Tilt/telescopic steering noise/smoothness improvement for steering column noise. Lexus.
• 10000251Suspension ball joint inspection method.
• 6088671Subject regarding blower motor improve durability.
• 631713Subject regarding an improved rear view mirror assembly and mirror control electronic control unit. *Slc
• 629360Information regarding continuous alarm noise from combination meter, door mirror operation inoperative or incorrectly moves.

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