Lexus SC400 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Lexus SC400 (1992–1995) that have at least 5 complaints. 1992 has the most, with 30. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (14 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All SC400 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Electrical system14 29%
• Vehicle speed control8 16%
• Exterior lighting7 14%
• Brakes7 14%
• Other or unknown4 8.2%
• Transmission and drivetrain3 6.1%
• Tires3 6.1%
• Interior lighting3 6.1%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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