2001 Lexus SC400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Lexus SC400, most often about the tires. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 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
Tires10

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

0 recalls

2001 Lexus SC400 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2001 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 tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TIRES ON NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE USED FOR WINTER DRIVING WITHOUT PLACING DRIVER'S SAFETY AT RISK. NO DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER AT TIME OF PURCHASE. OWNERS IN COLD WEATHER STATES STRANDED, RUNNING INTO DITCHES, OR HAVING NEAR ACCIDENTS. LEXUS WILL NOT REPLACE UNSAFE TIRES, BUT WILL SELL OWNERS NEW…
Complaint 737908 · Dec 17, 2000

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