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2000 Lexus SC400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Lexus SC400, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Lexus SC400 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine and engine cooling10

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

0 recalls

2000 Lexus SC400 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2000 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
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What SC400 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO SLUDGE IN MY ENGINE. LEXUS IS CLAIMING THE CAR WASN'T PROPERLY MAINTAINED (REGULAR OIL CHANGES), BUT THAT IS NOT TRUE. THEY ARE CLAIMING THAT THIS MAKES MY ENGINE WARRANTY IN EFFECTIVE AND VOID.
Complaint 748492 · Jul 15, 2001

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