1998 Lexus ES 300
JT8BF28G9W5035571
No longer listed since around Feb 7, 2026
The date is when the listing came down — the final sale price isn't public. Prices further down describe the market for this build, not this car.
Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 13, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JT8BF28G9W5035571Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Lexus ES likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 Lexus ES has 1 recall campaign as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1998 Lexus ES from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 4, 2026.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 397 | $57,486 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 2,579 | $56,928 | 99% | — |
| 2025 | 823 | $47,192 | 82% | 14,964 mi |
| 2024 | 718 | $42,850 | 75% | 28,612 mi |
| 2023 | 458 | $39,191 | 68% | 37,438 mi |
| 2022 | 494 | $35,082 | 61% | 50,714 mi |
| 2021 | 391 | $31,810 | 55% | 57,765 mi |
| 2020 | 300 | $29,564 | 51% | 67,894 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
