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1992 Lexus SC400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 1992 Lexus SC400, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints306 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage75kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Lexus SC400 has problems

30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system121
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Exterior lighting51
Vehicle speed control41
Power train20
Equipment21
Interior lighting20
Steering11
Structure10
2 other systems22

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 Lexus SC400 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 92V-046 · Apr 1, 1992 · 1,415 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE TO RELEASE THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IN THE REARBRAKE LINES CAUSES THE REAR BRAKES TO "DRAG" AND A CONDITION WHERE ONLY THEFRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHEN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other SC400 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SC400 median. How we score

'90'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What SC400 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DASH INSTRUMENT SPEED, TACH, GAS, AND TEMPERATURE NEEDLES NO LONGER ILLUMINATE. THEREFORE, YOU CAN NOT VIEW THEM AT NIGHT AND, OFTEN, DURING THE DAY. NO ADEQUATE REPAIR IS AVAILABLE. *TR
Complaint 10455277 · Apr 15, 2012 · 70,000 miles
MY CAR IS A USED 1992 LEXUS SC400 AND I BOUGHT IT FROM A PRIVATE OWNER AND I DIDN'T HAVE THE CAR FOR A WEEK AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR
Complaint 10221817 · Mar 19, 2008 · 2,540 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LEXUS SC400. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE REAR BRAKES. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NOT A FACTOR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 230,000. *AK THE REAR BRAKES…
Complaint 10185911 · Mar 22, 2007 · 230,000 miles

Own a 1992 SC400?

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