1998 LEXUS SC400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 LEXUS SC400
The 1998 LEXUS SC400 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 LEXUS SC400
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 LEXUS SC400. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 LEXUS SC400
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 LEXUS SC400. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS SC400. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED IT INTO REVERSE AND CRASHED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY HAVE NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
THE DAY I DROVE OFF THE LEXUS LOT ONLY A COUPLE HOURS LATER, IT WAS POURING THE RAIN. I CAME ACROSS STANDING WATER ON THE ROAD. SEVERAL CARS ZOOMED RIGHT THROUGH, INCLUDING THE FORD ESCORT IN FRONT OF ME. SO I PROCEEDED ONLY TO FIND THAT MY ENGINE WOULD CEASE AND FOR THE NEXT THREE MONTHS I WOULD PAY A HEFTY PAYMENT WITH NOTHING TO DRIVE. LEXUS SAID THEY COULDN'T DO A THING FOR US THAT IT WAS AN ACT OF GOD. I WANT TO KNOW WHY EVERY OTHER CAR DID NOT GET AFFECTED BY THE "ACT OF GOD". YOU'D EXPECT A $58,0000 TO BE ABLE TO DO WHAT A FORD ESCORT CAN DO AT LEAST. LUCKILY OUR INSURANCE COVERED THE $17,124 BILL. THE ENGINE ONLY HAD 4,329 MILES ON IT,I BOUGHT A PREOWNED. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED,INTAKE/GASKETES, ALL HEADLIGHT LAMP ASSEMLIES,SENSOR ETC.. REPLACED. THE NIGHT OF THE INCIDENT I CALLED LEXUS CUSTOMER HOTLINE THEY GAVE ME A CONFIRMATION # TO GET REIMBURSED FOR ANY HOTEL , RESTAURANT RECEIPTS, OR RENTAL CAR FEES BUT WHEN I TRIED TO GET REIMBURSED THEY SAID THEIR CUSTOMER REP. HAD MADE A MISTAKE THAT THEY WERE NOT PAYING FOR ANYTHING. SEE WE BOUGHT THE CAR FROM OUT OF TOWN. I NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE BUT I JUST RAN ACROSS THIS WEBSITE AND I THINK THE CONSUMER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS. THE INSURANCE WAS STATE FARM THE CLAIM # 22-V169-45401.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 LEXUS SC400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 LEXUS SC400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 LEXUS SC400
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 LEXUS SC400. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-SB-0007-11 Rev — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic...
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 LEXUS SC400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS SC400
- 1993 LEXUS SC400 — 12 complaints
- 1994 LEXUS SC400 — 3 complaints
- 1995 LEXUS SC400 — 11 complaints
- 1996 LEXUS SC400 — 4 complaints
- 1997 LEXUS SC400 — 1 complaint
- 1998 LEXUS SC400 (current)
- 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