1997 LEXUS SC400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 LEXUS SC400
The 1997 LEXUS SC400 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 LEXUS SC400
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 LEXUS SC400, potentially affecting up to 47,525 vehicles.
Recall 98V016000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| 47,525 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TERMINAL FOR THE STARTER MOTOR MAGNETIC SWITCH, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR IF ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE LIQUID, SUCH AS ROAD SPLASH WITH DEICING SALT, ENTERS THIS AREA.
Consequence: A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 LEXUS SC400
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 LEXUS SC400. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TWO WEEKS AGO A RED WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH SHOWING AN AIR BAG DEFICIENCY. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WAYZATA FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND REMOVAL OF THE WARNING LIGHT. I LATER RECALLED THE BATTERY HAD DRAINED DUE TO A POOR CONNECTION ABOUT THE TIME THE LIGHT CAME ON. THAT WAS FIXED BUT THE LIGHT STAYED ON. LEXUS WANTED OVER $1600 TO OBTAIN A NEW AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE INCLUDING LABOR COSTS, BROKEN DOWN INTO PARTS COST $1150 AND LABOR $470. I FURNISHED THE USED SENSOR ON THE INTERNET FOR $95 AND THE LIGHT DISAPPEARED. SAVED OVER $1000 BY TAKING CHARGE OF REPAIRS. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVING THIS CAR. MY UNDERSTANDING IS FOLLOWING RESEARCH INTO THE PROBLEM THAT CERTAIN SOFTWARE REMOVAL TOOLS COULD HAVE CLEARED THE BATTERY DRAINAGE EVENT. I DO NOT KNOW IF LEXUS ATTEMPTED THIS REPAIR. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL SENSOR IN MY POSSESSION AND WITH THE SOFTWARE TOOL APPLICATION CAN PROBABLY ASCERTAIN IF THIS WAS THE PRECISE PROBLEM.. SHOULDN'T THE DEALERS BE REQUIRED TO INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL REPAIRS BEFORE REPLACEMENT OF SENSORS?
Safety Rating for the 1997 LEXUS SC400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 LEXUS SC400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 LEXUS SC400
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 LEXUS SC400. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PG01699 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 LEXUS SC400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS SC400
- 1992 LEXUS SC400 — 40 complaints
- 1993 LEXUS SC400 — 12 complaints
- 1994 LEXUS SC400 — 3 complaints
- 1995 LEXUS SC400 — 11 complaints
- 1996 LEXUS SC400 — 4 complaints
- 1997 LEXUS SC400 (current)
- 1998 LEXUS SC400 — 2 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS SC400 — 3 complaints
- 2000 LEXUS SC400 — 1 complaint
- 2001 LEXUS SC400 — 1 complaint
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