1998 Lexus LS 400
JT8BH28F3W0120257
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Last listed by Norm Reeves Honda
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NHTSA build data for JT8BH28F3W0120257Full 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 19 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Lexus LS 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 LS has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 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 LS from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 | $83,800 | 100% | 16,155 mi |
| 2023 | 64 | $74,680 | 89% | 31,900 mi |
| 2022 | 65 | $63,824 | 76% | 37,237 mi |
| 2021 | 41 | $51,856 | 62% | 53,643 mi |
| 2020 | 45 | $44,437 | 53% | 60,322 mi |
| 2019 | 52 | $41,908 | 50% | 63,805 mi |
| 2018 | 198 | $38,920 | 46% | 74,589 mi |
| 2017 | 52 | $30,100 | 36% | 83,291 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
