MYRModel Year Report

1992 Lexus SC400

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1992 Lexus SC400
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:31:20.514Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus SC400 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2001
1992: 30 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
199230
19939
19942
19959
19964
19971
19982
19992
20001
20011

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 40%

40% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120415

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17%

17% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights.

CRASH
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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, 20010427

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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 . *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990217

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920327 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 C

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 NO

Campaign 92V046000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Lexus SC400 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V046000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.