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Lexus SC400Model year report

1993 Lexus SC400 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
122,384miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Lexus SC400 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1993 Lexus SC400. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and air bags (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 122,384 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year.

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.

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “Consumer was parking vehicle into a parking space when vehicle all of a sudden acceleratted for unknown reason, causing vehicle to rollover two other vehicles, which were damaged. Dealer/ manufacturer notified and informed that nothing could be found.”

NHTSA complaint #835325, filed 1999-02

Air bags: “The contact owned a 1993 Lexus SC400. While driving at a low rate of speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal and crashed into a wall. The air bags deployed, which severely burned the contact's chin, lips, and neck. The air bag also burned parts of the contact's chest and torso area. The contact was taken to a local hospital for medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and deemed totaled. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11256446, filed 2019-09

Brakes: “The contact owns a 1993 Lexus SC400. The traction control logic program failed and caused loss of stopping power. The contact stated the rear brakes were dragging. The current and failure mileage was 112,000. The dealer has advised the contact that the traction control computer needed to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10184344, filed 2007-03, 112,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 112,000 and 132,768 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–500%50–750%75–10075%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 122,384 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

1999420042006200720102019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Lexus SC400 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. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus SC400

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19959109,1830———Not enough data
19939122,3840———Not enough data
19923096,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Lexus SC400 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Lexus SC400 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1993 Lexus SC400 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1993 Lexus SC400 is reported most often?

Exterior lighting is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.

Has the 1993 Lexus SC400 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.

At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Lexus SC400 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 122,384 miles and the middle half falls between 112,000 and 132,768 miles; 25% 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.

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.