1992 Lexus SC400 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 220,578miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1992 Lexus SC400, 13% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 220,578 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Unintended acceleration, my 1992 Lexus SC400 accelerated to nearly 90 MPH on a 50 MPH rd. After going through a yellow light. When I was near the speed limit of 50 MPH I let up off the accelerator but the car was climbing in speed as if I was still on the accelerator, I applied the brakes twice and each time I did it felt like I was being pushed from behind so I put on n only to hear the RPM's rev really high. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317540, filed 2010-03, 220,578 miles“Vehicle accelerates when brakes are applied. When the consumer stepped on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated instead of stopping. The service dealer stated that there was no problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10089705, filed 2004-08“Consumer was driving on street when came to a stop sign,the vehicle started to accelerate, causing the driver to go through oncoming traffic, causing an accident. No injury occurred .dealer notified .”
NHTSA complaint #823154, filed 1998-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Lexus SC400
12 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Lexus SC400
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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