2008 LEXUS SC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 LEXUS SC
The 2008 LEXUS SC has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 LEXUS SC
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 LEXUS SC, potentially affecting up to 218,405 vehicles.
Recall 16V127000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 147,242 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2,...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger...
View full details →Recall 16V128000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 71,163 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2,...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 LEXUS SC
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 LEXUS SC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS SC430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE BUMPER, THE GRILL AND THE FOG LIGHTS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE BODY SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE TECHNICIANS DID NOT INFORM THE CONTACT WHAT CAUSED THE FRONT END TO DETACH. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 LEXUS SC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 LEXUS SC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 LEXUS SC
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 LEXUS SC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
04307 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE WARNING VALVE/SENSOR ACTIVATION. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 LEXUS SC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS SC
- 2003 LEXUS SC — 4 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS SC — 2 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS SC — 5 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS SC — 1 complaint
- 2007 LEXUS SC — 1 complaint
- 2008 LEXUS SC (current)
- 2009 LEXUS SC — 0 complaints
- 2010 LEXUS SC — 0 complaints
- 2011 LEXUS SC — 0 complaints
- 2012 LEXUS SC — 0 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints