1993 Lexus SC400
Only 9 complaints 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1993: 9 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
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Consumer was parking vehicle into a parking space when vehicle all of a sudden acceleratted for unknown reason, causing vehicle to rollover two other vehicles, which were damaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-26
Vehicle suddenly accelerated to full speed while consumer was coming to a stop. Dealer has been contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-17
Exterior lighting
2 of 9 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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Condensation developed over the right headlight. Consumer contacted the dealer, who stated they didn't know why this was happening .
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-30
Tires
1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.
Service brakes
1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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I was involved in a motor vehicle accident on 4/25/10 with a 1993 Lexus SC400 VIN# [xxx] . I was approaching a red light controlled intersection with my foot on the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate through the intersection.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-04
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1993 Lexus SC400 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Lexus SC400?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 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.