1992 Lexus SC400
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 30 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
40% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-15
Exterior lighting
17% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-27
Service brakes
17% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
13% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Consumer was driving on street when came to a stop sign,the vehicle started to accelerate, causing the driver to go through oncoming traffic, causing an accident. No injury occurred .dealer notified .
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-17
Power train
7% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1992-03-27Service brakes, hydraulic92V046000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Lexus SC400 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V046000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 1992 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 1992 Lexus SC400?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Lexus SC400 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.