MYRModel Year Report

1993 Lexus SC400

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1993 Lexus SC400
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:08:03.180Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus SC400 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1992: 30 complaints 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
1993: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
199230
19939
19942
19959
19964
19971
19982
19992
20001
20011

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.

CRASH
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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, 19990226

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO FULL SPEED WHILE CONSUMER WAS COMING TO A STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI report, 19990217

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 9 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

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CONDENSATION DEVELOPED OVER THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO STATED THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THIS WAS HAPPENING . *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041230

TIRES

1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.

CRASH
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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, 20100604

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Lexus SC400 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.