1990 Lexus SC400

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1990 Lexus SC400
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:31.631Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2001: 1 complaint 2001
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001

1990: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19901
199230
19939
19942
19959
19964
19971
19982
19992
20001
20011

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

1 of 1 total report mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

Show complaint excerpts

Windshield has spots all over, all aspects of windshield show very fine small flashes, best seen in sunlight/oncoming lights as yellow/silver reflections.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-17

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1990 Lexus SC400 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1990 Lexus SC400 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Lexus SC400?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Lexus SC400 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.