1993 Lexus SC300 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,538miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1993 Lexus SC300, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,538 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.
“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 miles“Vehicle's tire had sidewall failure and would not hold air. While driving, the consumer noticed a slight pull to the left. Another motorist informed the consumer that his left front tire was flat. The consumer was told the tire could not be repaired. Later in the month the consumer experienced another tire failure on the left front tire on the sidewall where a buldge the size of softball was located. In dec of 2003 the consumer experienced the same failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10081912, filed 2004-07, 93,607 miles“50 bfg comp ta vr4-bsw-340aa, p215/60r15 DOT be5jvr1059, replacement equipment with 34000 miles on a 1993 Lexus se300. All 4 tires are showing signs of weathering. Consumer states that mechanic noticed cracking at 16206 miles, the outer tread wall is where the problem is.”
NHTSA complaint #883842, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022POL: 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 20% |
| 1993 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 1993 Lexus SC300
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Lexus SC300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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