Model year guide

1998 Lexus LS 400

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Lexus LS 400 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 23 on record.

1998 Lexus LS 400 — representative photo
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1998 Lexus LS 400 at a glance

Combined19 mpg
Typical price$3,639

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

1998 Lexus LS 400 MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 1998 Lexus LS 400 worth?

Low
$2,400
Typical price
$3,639
High
$5,100

From 23 comparable 1998 Lexus LS 400 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Lexus LS 400 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,300
Total$25,050
Per mile$0.33

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($3,639) with the same model 4 model-years older ($1,000), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Lexus LS 400 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl 290 hp

1998 Lexus LS 400 vehicles on record

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Other Lexus LS 400 model years

1999 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990

1998 Lexus LS 400 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1998 Lexus LS 400 get?

The 1998 Lexus LS 400 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 1998 Lexus LS 400 worth?

Comparable 1998 Lexus LS 400 listings run roughly $2,400–$5,100, typically around $3,639 (from 23 vehicles).

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