1992 Lexus Sc400 problems
The Lexus SC (Japanese: レクサス・SC, Rekusasu SC) is a grand tourer that was retailed by Lexus (a luxury vehicle division of Toyota), and built from 1991 until 2010. It features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive design and seating for up to four passengers. The first-generation SC debuted as the V8-powered SC 400 in 1991, and the I6-powered SC 300 was added in 1992. Both first-generation models were produced until 2000. The second-generation model, the SC 430, went into production in 2001. The SC 430 features a hardtop convertible design and a V8 engine. The first-generation SC was largely styled in California at Calty, and the second-generation SC was mainly conceived at design studios in Europe.
In Japan, the related third-generation Toyota Soarer, with which the first-generation SC originally shared body design and multiple components, featured a separate line-up of vehicle configurations and different powertrains. The third generation Soarer sport coupe, largely identical to the SC 430, was superseded by its Lexus counterpart in Japan when the Lexus marque débuted there in 2005. The SC was the sole coupé in the Lexus lineup until the arrival of the IS C. According to Lexus, the SC designation stands for Sport Coupe. The LC replaced the SC lineup in 2017.
First generation (Z30; 1991)
1991–2000
In the early 1990s, following the début of Lexus, automotive press reports indicated a forthcoming Full-size Lexus coupé to compete with other luxury GT coupés of other marques like the Mercedes-Benz CL, Acura Legend coupe and later the Acura CL, Mazda Eunos Cosmo, Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorado, Lincoln Mark VIII, Jaguar XJS, Bentley Continental, Maserati Shamal/Ghibli, Ferrari 456 and BMW 8 Series coupe. At that point, Toyota had no genuine luxury coupés in its model range. A coupe would complement the successful Lexus flagship model, the V8-powered, rear-wheel drive LS 400 sedan. The coupé was going to be targeted towards the American market, and the development effort for its exterior design was handed over to the Calty Design Research center in California in 1987.
The American Calty design team took a different approach to designing the car, using plaster molding shapes to design the body, and working three-dimensionally instead of the traditional 2-D sketch approach. As described by design chiefs Denis Campbell and Erwin Lui, the result was a car that was based on "emotion and feeling" rather than linear aesthetics. The resulting design possessed almost no straight edges, and produced a drag coefficient of Cd=0.31. The production design concept by Lui was approved at the beginning of 1989, resulting in Lui being sent back to Japan for 4 months to assist in completion of the production design. According to automotive journalist Bill Russ, the SC design was considered influential among automotive designs of the time.
Production of the Soarer started in April 1991 at the Motomachi plant in Toyota, Aichi, with the Lexus SC produced alongside the Soarer at a second Higashi Fuji plant at Susono, Shizuoka. Motomachi-sourced cars lasted until April 1997. The Lexus SC platform was used to develop Toyota's next generation Supra, both vehicles were manufactured in the same plant.
The SC 400 débuted on 1 June 1991 in the United States as a 1992 model. The SC 400's 4.0 L V8 1UZ-FE, the same engine as used in the LS 400, was reported to have cost over US$400,000,000 in research and development. The engine sits behind the front axles, which makes it a front mid engine rear wheel drive vehicle. The SC 400 was honored as the Motor Trend Import Car of the Year for 1992. It also made Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list from 1992 through 1996.
In July 1992, the SC 300, a smaller-engined version of the SC 400, premiered in the United States. The SC 300 was equipped with a 3.0 L inline 6 2JZ-GE. Lexus' traction control system, TRAC, was offered as an option.
The first-generation SC lasted in production until 7 July 2000, over nine years, quite long compared to the other cars of the 1990s. Even with the SC's long production cycle, only minor exterior changes were made. New tail lighting and a modified spoiler design was part of the mid-cycle vehicle refresh. A front grille was added in 1996, along with a redesigned front bumper, side skirts and rocker panels. The SC 400 produced 250 hp (186 kW)/260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) from 1991 to 1995. The original 1991–1997 engines for the 2JZ-GE-powered SC 300 were rated at 225 hp (168 kW)/210 lb⋅ft (285 N⋅m). The output of the SC 300 was 5 horsepower more than the equivalent engine used in the Toyota Supra.
In 1996, the SC 400's 1UZ-FE engine design was upgraded to 260 hp (194 kW) from 250 hp (186 kW). These engines were coupled with a 4-speed automatic transmission on both the SC 300 and SC 400 models. A 5-speed manual transmission was only offered on the SC 300 from its debut until 1997.
By the end of the decade, North American SC sales began dwindling due to the lack of significant design updates since the car's introduction and marketplace changes that led to loss of interest in coupes.
In 1997 (1998 model year), both the SC 300 and 400 were upgraded with VVT-i and thus the ratings were raised to 290 hp (216 kW)/300 lb⋅ft (407 N⋅m) of torque for the SC 400 and 225 hp (168 kW)/220 lb⋅ft (298 N⋅m) of torque for the SC 300. Tests conducted on the new engines showed an acceleration for the SC 400 for years 1992–1995 of 0–60 mph in 6.9 seconds, years 1996–1997 in 6.7 seconds, and years 1998–2000 in 6.1 seconds. For the SC 300 an acceleration 0–60 mph in 6.8 seconds with the 5-speed manual and 7.2 seconds with the 4-speed automatic for all years. This 1997 upgrade included the replacement of the four-speed automatic on the SC 400 to a five-speed unit. With the replacement of the five-speed unit those models also got a new differential with a final drive of 3.27 improving both fuel economy and top speed.
Sales of the automatic transmission SC 300 and SC 400 models formed the vast majority of models purchased. The Lexus SC 400 was never officially sold in the British Isles, but many examples found their way across the Atlantic as personal imports.
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Common 1992 Lexus Sc400 problems
The 1992 Lexus SC400 is known for its reliability, but like any vehicle, it has some common problems that owners have reported.
- Interior Pieces Cracking: The interior of the 1992 Lexus SC400 is made with high-quality materials, but some owners have reported that the interior pieces, such as the dashboard and door panels, can crack over time . This issue is more of a cosmetic concern than a functional one, but it can affect the overall appearance of the car.
- VSV Actuator / Interior Heating: Some owners have reported issues with the VSV (Vacuum Switching Valve) Actuator, which controls the interior heating system . This issue can cause the interior heater to malfunction, resulting in uneven heating or no heat at all.
- Coolant Overflow Reservoir: The coolant overflow reservoir is another common problem area in the 1992 Lexus SC400. Some owners have reported that the reservoir can crack or leak, causing the car to overheat . This issue can be resolved by replacing the reservoir.
- Window Regulators: The window regulators in the 1992 Lexus SC400 can also be a problem area. Some owners have reported that the regulators can fail, causing the windows to become stuck or difficult to operate .
- Climate Control Display / Gauge Cluster: The climate control display and gauge cluster in the 1992 Lexus SC400 can also be problematic. Some owners have reported that the display can malfunction, causing the climate control system to become unresponsive or the gauges to become inaccurate .
- Power Steering Leaks: Power steering leaks are another common issue in the 1992 Lexus SC400. Some owners have reported that the power steering system can leak, causing the car to become difficult to steer .
- Alternator: The alternator in the 1992 Lexus SC400 can also be a problem area. Some owners have reported that the alternator can fail, causing the car to lose power or become difficult to start .
- Lower Control Arms: The lower control arms in the 1992 Lexus SC400 can also be problematic. Some owners have reported that the arms can wear out or become damaged, causing the car to become difficult to handle or steer .
- Starter: The starter in the 1992 Lexus SC400 is another common problem area. Some owners have reported that the starter can fail, causing the car to become difficult to start or not start at all . This issue can be particularly challenging to fix, as the starter is located in a difficult-to-reach location in the engine .
In summary, the 1992 Lexus SC400 is a reliable vehicle, but like any car, it has some common problems that owners have reported. These issues include cracking interior pieces, malfunctioning VSV Actuator, leaking coolant overflow reservoir, failing window regulators, malfunctioning climate control display and gauge cluster, power steering leaks, failing alternator, worn-out lower control arms, and failing starter. While these issues can be frustrating, they are generally easy to fix and do not significantly impact the overall reliability of the car.
Is a 1992 Lexus SC400 reliable?
This is the most reliable car I've ever owned, for real. At 200k miles it still runs and feels like brand new. It's a very comfortable car to drive and ride in.
Are sc400s reliable?
Regarding reliability, we can say that the SC400 is a pretty reliable model. The car does not have major problems whatsoever.
What are the problems with the 1993 SC400?
Common issues include cracked dash vents, broken window regulators, dead LCD displays and gauge-cluster lights, and worn lower control-arm bushings and lower ball joints. More serious problems include power-steering pump leaks that can damage the alternator and cracks in the coolant overflow reservoir.
How long can a SC400 last?
I believe someone here once said that they are good to 300,000 miles with regular scheduled maintanence (either that or the SC300?).
1992 Lexus Sc400 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lexus Sc400 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Lexus Sc400 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1992 Lexus Sc400
The NHTSA has received 30 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Lexus Sc400. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1992 Lexus Sc400 vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-01
- VIN: JT8UZ30C1N0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-06
- VIN: JT8UZ30C7N0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, MY 1992 LEXUS SC400 ACCELERATED TO NEARLY 90 MPH ON A 50 MPH RD. AFTER GOING THROUGH A YELLOW LIGHT. WHEN I WAS NEAR THE SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH I LET UP OFF THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR WAS CLIMBING IN SPEED AS IF I WAS STILL ON THE ACCELERATOR, I APPLIED THE BRAKES TWICE AND EACH TIME I DID IT FELT LIKE I WAS BEING PUSHED FROM BEHIND SO I PUT ON "N" ONLY TO HEAR THE RPM'S REV REALLY HIGH. I DON'T HAVE FLOOR MATS BUT I HAD THE CAR SERVICED EARLIER THAT DAY BUT WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE COLLEGE I WAS ATTENDING THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG, IT HAS NEVER HAPPENED AGAIN SINCE THEN DESPITE THE FACT I CONSTANTLY TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO SEE IF IT SLOWS DOWN. THERE WAS NO CRASH AND THEREFORE NO INJURIES. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-05
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 1. THE LAST TIME MY CAR HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS AT A SERVICE STATION WHEN I SHIFT THE GEAR FROM "D" TO "R". I HOLD THE BRAKE REAL HARD AND SHIFTED THE GEAR IN "N" AND THE ENGINE RPM BACK TO NORMAL. THE WHOLE EVENT CAUSED ABOUT TWO SECOND AND ALMOST HIT A CAR BEHIND MY CAR, SMOKE WAS GENERATED FROM TIRE SPINNING. 2. SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM OCCURRED ABOUT 2 TIMES A YEAR AT RANDOM. 3. NOTHING HAVE DONE TO MY CAR BECAUSE REPAIR SHOP CAN NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM, AND EVERY TIME THE PROBLEM OCCUR, I JUST PUT THE GEAR IN "N" AND THE ENGINE WILL BACK TO NORMAL. THE PROBLEM APPEARED MOSTLY WHEN THE GEAR IS IN "D", AND HAPPENED ONCE IN "R". DID NOT KEEP RECORD ON INCIDENT DATE, DATE SHOULD BELOW IS ESTIMATE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JT8UZ30C7N0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-18
- VIN: JT8UZ30C9N0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LEXUS SC400. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM TRAPPED THE BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE AND THE REAR BRAKE LINE. AS A RESULT, THE REAR BRAKES BEGAN TO DRAG AND ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES COULD BE USED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 92V046000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS). THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 191,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-01
- VIN: JT8UZ30C6N0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 WOULD LOCK UP WHEN COMING TO A FULL. UPDATED 05/04/07*TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JT8UZ30C4N0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1992 LEXUS SC400, ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO ABOUT 50 MPH WHILE IN THE DRIVEWAY. SHE STATED THAT WHILE BACKING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT ABOUT 2 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THIS WAS EARLY MORNING OF 01/31/06, THE WEATHER AND DRIVEWAY CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE GAS PEDAL ACCELERATED AND PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES WITH FORCE, BUT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO HER HUSBAND LAST MONTH, AND HE ALMOST RAN INTO THE A GARAGE. *AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-04
- VIN: JT8UZ30C3N0
- Components: INTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OF MY 1992 SC400 IS GOING OUT AND AT NIGHT, I HAVE TO USE A FLASH LIGHT TO SEE MY GAUGES. LEXUS OPTION IS TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CLUSTER WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN FOR AROUND $1500! *JB
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-08
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT SEPARATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT APPROX 30MPH, RUSULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. MAJOR DAMAGE TO FENDER WELD, WHEEL AND TIRE. NO PERSON WERE INJURED DUE TO LOW SPEED AND NO TRAFFIC.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-01
- VIN: JT8UZ30C9N0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF STOPPING. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. *SC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-06
- VIN: JT8UZ30C1N0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE LIGHTS ON MY 1992 SC40 BEGAN GOING BAD AT AROUND 75,000 MILES [1999]. BY 95,000 MILES 50% OF LIGHTS ARE OUT. BY DESIGN THE PANEL/NEEDLES MUST BE REPLACED WHICH IS A VERY EXPENSIVE PROCEDURE. I HAVE BEEN PUTTING IT OFF BECAUSE MY WIFE USUALLY ONLY DRIVES THE SC400 DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS, BUT NOW MY SON WOULD LIKE TO TAKE IT OVER AND THE PROBLEM OF SAFETY DURING NIGHT DRIVING COMES INTO PLAY. TOYOTA/LEXUS SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF BUILDING SUCH A GREAT CAR WITH A MONUMENTAL FLAW SUCH AS THIS. I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER WITH THIS PROBLEM NOR IS IT RESTRICTED TO THE LEXUS BRAND OF THE PARENT TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-20
- VIN: JT8UZ30C0N0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE VEHICLE HAS HAD AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COMING ON AND OFF. THE PROBLEM HAS WORSENED OVER TIME AND NOW THE LIGHT REMAINS ON. THERE WAS A HYDRAULIC BRAKES RECALL 92V046000 ON THIS ISSUE BUT THE MANUFACTURE IS INDICATING THAT THE VIN NUMBER ISN'T INCLUDED. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VIN NUMBER RUN BY ALLDATA AND A MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE VIN NUMBER WAS INCLUDED. *NM THE ALL DATA DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL INDICATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WOULD BE STRESSED BECAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTIONING TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS SYSTEM. THE REAR PADS WERE REPLACED AT 15000 MILES. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-15
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TRACTION CONTROL FAILED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-10
- VIN: JT8UZ30C1N0
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: FRONT HEADLAMPS FILL WITH MOISTURE REDUCING NIGHT VISABILITY TO NEXT TO NOTHING. ALL YEARS OF THIS SC400 MODEL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER WANTS $500.00 PER LIGHT AND LABOR. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT!!!. A SEAL SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE AND INSTALLED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST. SPENDING 1K EVERY FEW YEARS IS A RIP OFF. THE FRONT DASH SPLITS AT AIR VENT. THE AM RADIO DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. *AK THE CD PLAYER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THERE ARE MANY FACTORY DEFECTS NOT ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND LIVES AT STAKE WITH A HEADLAMP PROBLEM. JUST ONE PERSON GETTING INJURED OR DIEING IS TOO MUCH. I NEED TO DRIVE MY CAR AT NIGHT!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-05
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: MY LEXUS SC400 1992 HAS A CRACKED CENTER AC VENT, BAD CD CHANGER AND ALMOST ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS ARE BURNED OUT. THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR ON ALMOST EVERY SC400 IN THE EARLY MODEL YEARS AND I BELIEVE THEY ARE DUE TO DESIGN FAULTS BY THE LEXUS COMPANY.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-03
- VIN: JT8UZ30C0N0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE DOES NOT LIGHT UP AND YOU CANNOT TELL THE SPEED OF YOUR VEHICLE. LEXUS MADE THE REPLACEMENT PART RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. IT SELLS FOR AROUND $1000. THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-02
- VIN: JT8UZ30C1N0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: HEADLAMP LENS FOG UP, REDUCING ILLUMINATION DRAMATICALLY AND CAUSING A SAFTEY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. HAVE NOTED MUCH NEWER MODELS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, SO IT IS OBVIOUS TO ME THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTUER'S DEFECT AND NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. OTHER ISSUES INCLUDE PREMATURE: SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE LIGHT FAILURE, CD CHANGER FAILURE, AND CRACKED DASH AIR VENT FRAMES.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-15
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: UNKNOWN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING DASH GAUGE NEEDLES FOR ALL GAUGES DID NOT ILLUMINATE TO INDICATE SPEED/ GAS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AN DVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JT8UZ30C7N0
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CD CHANGER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, FOR THE SAME PROBLEM OF ERRORS AND THE BAD PART IS THAT THERE IS NO SOLUTION FOR ADAPTERS TO GET NEW UNITS. THE DEALER IS THE ONLY PLACE TO GET A UNIT FROM AT HORRIBLE PRICES $700. FOR A NEW ONE AND AROUND $450.00 FOR A REFURBISH ONE THAT WILL PROBABLY FAIL IN A YEAR RIGHT AFTER THE WARR. GO BY WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM AND GO BY THE SC OR ANY OF THE FORUMS THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM.. THE HEADLIGHTS HOLD CONDINSATION THAT BLURS VISION AT NIGHT, THE PWER STEERINGPUMP IF LEAKS SOME DIRECTLY ON THE ALTERNATOR CAUSES PREMATURE FAILURE MY ALT. HAS BEEN REPLACED BEFORE AND I JUST FOUND OUT WHY IT HAS BEEN FAILING BY A LEXUS TECHICIAN. AND THE DASH VENT CRACKS WITHOUT A CAUSE ON MANY OF THE CARS AND THE PRICE TO REPLACE THAT CENTER ABS PEICE IS $460.00 ONLY FROM LEXUS. WHY IS IT CRACKING IN THE FIRST PLACE? MANY CARS HAVE THIS PROBLEMS.... OLDER AND NEWER... .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JT8UZ30C9N0
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: MOISTURE ACCUMULATION IN BOTH LOW BEAM ASSEMBLIES HAS REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT TO UNSAFE LEVEL.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JT8UZ30C7N0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE DOES NOT ILLUMINATE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE ESPECIALLY DURING DAYTIME DRIVING. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-15
- VIN: JT8UZ30C7N0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: GAUGE NEEDLES BURNE DOUT. REPLACED GAUGE CLUSTER. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-10-01
- VIN: JT8UZ30C7N0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-30
- VIN: JT8UZ30C5N0
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS CONDENSE LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOISTURE,MAKING LOW BEAM LUMINATION INADEQUATE. *AK
1992 Lexus Sc400 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1992 Lexus Sc400.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- Summary: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL COMPUTER LOGIC PROGRAM WAS INCOMPLETE, RESULTING IN THE TRAPPING OF BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINES. FAILURE TO RELEASE THE REAR BRAKE LINE PRESSURE CAUSES A CONDITION WHERE BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION RESULTS IN ACTIVATION OF THE FRONT BRAKE ONLY, AND CONTINUAL REAR BRAKE DRAG.
- Consequence: 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 THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED BY OPERATOR. THISRESULTS IN EARLY WEAR OF THE REAR BRAKE LINING, INCREASES OF STOPPING DISTANCES,AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL COMPUTER, AND IF ANY BRAKE SYSTEM IS DAMAGED FROM THE DEFECTIVE OPERATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, REPAIR THE DAMAGE AT NO COST.
Negative 1992 Lexus Sc400 car reviews
Positive 1992 Lexus Sc400 car reviews
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I have had this car for three years now. I got it as a graduation gift and I have loved every minute of driving it. Even though it's over ten years old and I live in Scottsdale surrounded by Rolls, Benz, and other luxury cars, I still get a lot of attention in it. I really can't see myself ever selling it. And have I mentioned the interior? I absolutely love it all!
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This Lexus car is amazing and I still don't want to get rid of it. She has never let me down. Every time I want to ride, she's ready to go. She's fantastic, the best coupe SC 400 ever made! With 240,000 miles and still running strong, she's always ready to ride anywhere. Even though I have two other cars, I still prefer to drive her.
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This is the best vehicle I have ever owned! It does everything it is supposed to without any fuss. It has all the power you could crave, along with all the luxury and creature comforts that a mature adult requires. The only complaint I have is that the car is rather heavy and is somewhat reluctant to corner, as compared to my BMW 5-series that I sold. However, it is for this same reason that the car is so solid and effortless on the highway! I am so impressed with Lexus that we are selling my wife's Mercedes E-320 wagon and getting an RX-300. I can't wait...
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I've had 2 Nissans before this SC400, and I must say, what a jump up this car has been! The seat fits like a glove, and the heated seats are excellent in cold weather. I know some people have complained about this car's wet weather and snow traction since it is rear-wheel drive, but I've done just fine through this car's first New England winter. It's not a stump puller but 250HP and nearly that in torque is PLENTY! These cars are very hard to find for sale; nobody seems to want to let them go, so make sure you do your homework and find one that's been taken care of! The only issue with this car is that if your power steering leaks, it drips right onto the alternator, so make sure to check if it has had recent work in those areas.
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This car has been great to me! It's my fourth sports car and the most reliable one yet. I've put 189,000 miles on it and haven't had any major problems. I love it so much that I won't sell it and I'm already planning to buy another Lexus.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 1992 Lexus Sc400 problems:
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Jan 17, 2005 ... Common problems experienced with the SC300 & SC400 · Blacked-out needles: · Blacked-out Displays: · Leaking power steering pump: · Worn leather ...
1992 Lexus SC400 issues? | Rising Sun 4WD Club Forum
BIG ole v8 in there, pretty poor fuel economy with little performance. Think the equivalent of a 560 sl from the early 80's. limited appeal for ...
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Are you having problems with your 1992 Lexus Sc400?
Isaac Prohaska 2024-11-04
The parts for this vehicle can be quite expensive (for example, a stripped gear in the passenger seat can cost up to $1000). While it could handle better, this vehicle is still enjoyable to drive. Although the quality of the interior accessories is rather poor, I do appreciate the interior design.
Jaiden Crist 2024-06-29
I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my mother's Lexus 400SC. I bought it with only 55,000 miles on it and I was so excited to drive it! Unfortunately, I've had some trouble with the battery. It's been in the shop three times and no one can seem to find the drain on the battery. I've had to replace the battery three times in the past two years. Despite these issues, I still love driving it. However, it hasn't been the most reliable car I've ever owned. Thanks for listening!