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1993 Lexus SC400 Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
11%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
112,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Lexus SC400, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 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.

“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

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1995111%
1993111%
1992517%

Other parts of the 1993 Lexus SC400

Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology