1993 Lexus SC300 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 93,607miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Lexus SC300 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1993 Lexus SC300. The part named most often is tires, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and equipment (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 93,607 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 23 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires3 43%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Equipment1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Interior lighting1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
Example complaints
Tires: “I purchased 4 new goodyear aquatred 3 tires on nov,21 2001. Approximatly sept. 9 2003 with 36k on the tires the left front tire went flat on the freeway. The goodyear store showed me the failed side wall and the tire would not hold air.I received a 50% adjustment . The left rear tire was put on the left front and the new tire on the left rear. On oct. 1 2003 while on the freeway I felt a vibaration in the steering wheel followed by a flapping noise. The inside of the left front tire balloned out the size of a soft ball. The tire store adjusted the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10055044, filed 2004-01, 133,470 milesElectrical system: “Consumer is unable to get keys out of the lock position after being put into the ignition. Dealership replaced the ignition, but problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10029409, filed 2003-07, 56,000 milesFuel system: “Radio controlled door lock failed, the electric window mechanism was replaced on driver's side which caused rattle and subsequent failure of the door locks.”
NHTSA complaint #784265, filed 1999-11Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 56,000 and 133,470 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Lexus SC300 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC 300/SC 400 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
| SC 300/SC 400 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
| SC 300/SC 400 RWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Lexus SC300 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 23 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10214355Apr 13, 2022Equipment. Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022Wheels, Tires, Equipment. POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of…
- 10176283May 1, 2020Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10174889Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174888Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08…
- 10131653Dec 5, 2017Equipment. TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
- 10111398Apr 10, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and…
- 10111205Apr 10, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and…
- 10205346Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- 10109447Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
Other model years of the Lexus SC300
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 27,100 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 7 | 93,607 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 10 | 115,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Lexus SC300 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1993 Lexus SC300 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Lexus SC300 is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1993 Lexus SC300 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Lexus SC300 get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Lexus SC300 (SC 300/SC 400, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Lexus SC300 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 93,607 miles and the middle half falls between 56,000 and 133,470 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.