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SteeringPart report

2002 Lexus SC Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
77,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Lexus SC, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2002 Lexus SC. While driving 35 MPH, an abnormal noise was heard when the steering wheel was turned. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Also, when driving over a bump in the road, the front suspension pulled to the right. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. Consumer requested issue be removed from your database.”

NHTSA complaint #11292050, filed 2019-12, 77,000 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002120%

Other parts of the 2002 Lexus SC

Air bags
3 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Lexus SC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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