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1998 Lexus ES300 Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins
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Ratings & Reviews
Questions & Answers
Common Problems
Recalls & TSBs
1998 Lexus ES300 Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins
Body, Interior & Misc.
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs:
EQUIPMENT
SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
STRUCTURE:BODY
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Brakes
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ISC
Drive Train
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs: None reported.
Electrical & Lights
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Engine
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Exhaust & Emissions
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs: None reported.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs: None reported.
Suspension & Steering
Recalls:
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
TSBs:
STEERING
STEERING
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Recalls for the 1998 Lexus ES300
Suspension & Steering: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Campaign Number: 99V307000
Dates Manufactured: 07/1993 to 07/1998
Number of Vehicles Affected: 540,037
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Date Owner Notified: 11/1999
Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence Summary: THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
Recall Notes: TOYOTA RECALL NOS. X06 AND XL7.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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TSBs for the 1998 Lexus ES300
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin Number: 10199
NHTSA Number: 609100
Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999
Date of Bulletin: 12/1999
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING SCANTOOL KEY CODE UTILITY.
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Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS
Service Bulletin Number: BO00501
NHTSA Number: 619119
Model Years Affected: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 05/2001
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS.
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Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Service Bulletin Number: BO00901
NHTSA Number: 622252
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 10/2001
Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.
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Body, Interior & Misc.: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Service Bulletin Number: BO00500
NHTSA Number: 614064
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Date of Bulletin: 09/2000
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.
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Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE:BODY
Service Bulletin Number: NV00198
NHTSA Number: 600199
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998
Date of Bulletin: 04/1998
Bulletin Summary: EXPERIENCING WIND THROB NOISE COMING FROM THE MOON ROOF.
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Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Service Bulletin Number: AX00101
NHTSA Number: 619113
Model Years Affected: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Date of Bulletin: 05/2001
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS.
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Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTSISC
Service Bulletin Number: BR00199
NHTSA Number: 604676
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999
Date of Bulletin: 05/1999
Bulletin Summary: CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES MAKING GROANING OR GRINDING NOISE.
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Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin Number: EL00101
NHTSA Number: 627085
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 02/2002
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING TURN SIGNALS FLASHING ABNORMALLY. C
» Back to Top
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin Number: 82503
NHTSA Number: 10003577
Model Years Affected: 1998
Date of Bulletin: 10/2003
Bulletin Summary: 1998 ES300 WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION - DIAGNOSTICS.
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Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
Service Bulletin Number: SS00699
NHTSA Number: 606226
Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999
Date of Bulletin: 08/1999
Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCANTOOL IMMBOLIZER KEY CODE UTILITY.
» Back to Top
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Service Bulletin Number: AU00398
NHTSA Number: 602833
Model Years Affected: 1998
Date of Bulletin: 01/1999
Bulletin Summary: CONCERNS WITH NAKAMICHI RADIO INOPERATIVE IN CD MODE.
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Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: EG002
NHTSA Number: 601429
Model Years Affected: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Date of Bulletin: 08/1998
Bulletin Summary: CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY SUPPLY PARTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO SIMPLIFY PARTS PRODUCTION AND PERMIT INTERCHANGEABILITY WITH CURRENT MODEL VEHICLES.
» Back to Top
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Service Bulletin Number: 10102
NHTSA Number: 628655
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 03/2002
Bulletin Summary: SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPECIFIC MECHANICAL ENGINE PROBLEMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONDITION KNOWN AS OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE.
» Back to Top
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Service Bulletin Number: EL00198
NHTSA Number: 600198
Model Years Affected: 1998
Date of Bulletin: 04/1998
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT ON ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS.
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Suspension & Steering: STEERING
Service Bulletin Number: ST010101
NHTSA Number: 619796
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Date of Bulletin: 07/2001
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION.
» Back to Top
Suspension & Steering: STEERING
Service Bulletin Number: 22-Nov-99
NHTSA Number: 6088674
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Date of Bulletin: 12/1999
Bulletin Summary: SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SETTING.
» Back to Top
Suspension & Steering: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Service Bulletin Number: ST00400
NHTSA Number: 614070
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Date of Bulletin: 09/2000
Bulletin Summary: THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION HAS BEEN CHANGED.
» Back to Top
Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin Number: 1202
NHTSA Number: 10000251
Model Years Affected: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Date of Bulletin: 02/2003
Bulletin Summary: SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD.
» Back to Top
Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Service Bulletin Number: SU00299
NHTSA Number: 610100
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Date of Bulletin: 04/2000
Bulletin Summary: SERVICE INFORMATION TO ELIMINATE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE.
Ratings & Reviews
Questions & Answers
Common Problems
Recalls & TSBs
1998 Lexus ES300 Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins
Body, Interior & Misc.
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs:
EQUIPMENT
SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
STRUCTURE:BODY
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Brakes
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ISCDrive Train
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs: None reported.
Electrical & Lights
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Engine
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Exhaust & Emissions
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs: None reported.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Recalls: None reported.
TSBs: None reported.
Suspension & Steering
Recalls:
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
TSBs:
STEERING
STEERING
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Recalls for the 1998 Lexus ES300
Suspension & Steering: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Campaign Number: 99V307000
Dates Manufactured: 07/1993 to 07/1998
Number of Vehicles Affected: 540,037
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Date Owner Notified: 11/1999
Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence Summary: THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
Recall Notes: TOYOTA RECALL NOS. X06 AND XL7.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
» Back to Top
TSBs for the 1998 Lexus ES300
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin Number: 10199
NHTSA Number: 609100
Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999
Date of Bulletin: 12/1999
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING SCANTOOL KEY CODE UTILITY.
» Back to Top
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS
Service Bulletin Number: BO00501
NHTSA Number: 619119
Model Years Affected: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 05/2001
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS.
» Back to Top
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Service Bulletin Number: BO00901
NHTSA Number: 622252
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 10/2001
Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.
» Back to Top
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Service Bulletin Number: BO00500
NHTSA Number: 614064
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Date of Bulletin: 09/2000
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.
» Back to Top
Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE:BODY
Service Bulletin Number: NV00198
NHTSA Number: 600199
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998
Date of Bulletin: 04/1998
Bulletin Summary: EXPERIENCING WIND THROB NOISE COMING FROM THE MOON ROOF.
» Back to Top
Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Service Bulletin Number: AX00101
NHTSA Number: 619113
Model Years Affected: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Date of Bulletin: 05/2001
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS.
» Back to Top
Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ISCService Bulletin Number: BR00199
NHTSA Number: 604676
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999
Date of Bulletin: 05/1999
Bulletin Summary: CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES MAKING GROANING OR GRINDING NOISE.
» Back to Top
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin Number: EL00101
NHTSA Number: 627085
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 02/2002
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING TURN SIGNALS FLASHING ABNORMALLY. C
» Back to Top
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin Number: 82503
NHTSA Number: 10003577
Model Years Affected: 1998
Date of Bulletin: 10/2003
Bulletin Summary: 1998 ES300 WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION - DIAGNOSTICS.
» Back to Top
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
Service Bulletin Number: SS00699
NHTSA Number: 606226
Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999
Date of Bulletin: 08/1999
Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCANTOOL IMMBOLIZER KEY CODE UTILITY.
» Back to Top
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Service Bulletin Number: AU00398
NHTSA Number: 602833
Model Years Affected: 1998
Date of Bulletin: 01/1999
Bulletin Summary: CONCERNS WITH NAKAMICHI RADIO INOPERATIVE IN CD MODE.
» Back to Top
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: EG002
NHTSA Number: 601429
Model Years Affected: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Date of Bulletin: 08/1998
Bulletin Summary: CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY SUPPLY PARTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO SIMPLIFY PARTS PRODUCTION AND PERMIT INTERCHANGEABILITY WITH CURRENT MODEL VEHICLES.
» Back to Top
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Service Bulletin Number: 10102
NHTSA Number: 628655
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Date of Bulletin: 03/2002
Bulletin Summary: SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPECIFIC MECHANICAL ENGINE PROBLEMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONDITION KNOWN AS OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE.
» Back to Top
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Service Bulletin Number: EL00198
NHTSA Number: 600198
Model Years Affected: 1998
Date of Bulletin: 04/1998
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT ON ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS.
» Back to Top
Suspension & Steering: STEERING
Service Bulletin Number: ST010101
NHTSA Number: 619796
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Date of Bulletin: 07/2001
Bulletin Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION.
» Back to Top
Suspension & Steering: STEERING
Service Bulletin Number: 22-Nov-99
NHTSA Number: 6088674
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Date of Bulletin: 12/1999
Bulletin Summary: SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SETTING.
» Back to Top
Suspension & Steering: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Service Bulletin Number: ST00400
NHTSA Number: 614070
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Date of Bulletin: 09/2000
Bulletin Summary: THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION HAS BEEN CHANGED.
» Back to Top
Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin Number: 1202
NHTSA Number: 10000251
Model Years Affected: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Date of Bulletin: 02/2003
Bulletin Summary: SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD.
» Back to Top
Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Service Bulletin Number: SU00299
NHTSA Number: 610100
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Date of Bulletin: 04/2000
Bulletin Summary: SERVICE INFORMATION TO ELIMINATE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE.
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