1998 Lexus SC400Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Lexus SC400, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 15, 2011. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Lexus SC400 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Lexus SC400 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 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
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What SC400 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE DAY I DROVE OFF THE LEXUS LOT ONLY A COUPLE HOURS LATER, IT WAS POURING THE RAIN. I CAME ACROSS STANDING WATER ON THE ROAD. SEVERAL CARS ZOOMED RIGHT THROUGH, INCLUDING THE FORD ESCORT IN FRONT OF ME. SO I PROCEEDED ONLY TO FIND THAT MY ENGINE WOULD CEASE AND FOR THE NEXT THREE MONTHS I WOULD…
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