1995 Lexus SC400

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1995 Lexus SC400
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:06:53.786Z

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, 1995 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
1995: 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.

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SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961231

TIRES

2 of 9 total reports mention: tires.

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WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE REAR TIRE STARTED SMOKING, I PULLED OVER AND FOUND A BIG HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL. I DID A RESEARCH ONLINE AND A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINED ABOUT TIRE FAILURE AROUND 5K MILES, WITCH IS EXACTLY WHAT I PUT ON THEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130523

TIRES: PIRELLI MODEL P6000; A FEW MONTHS AGO, ONE OF THE TIRES SPLIT ON THE INSIDE CAUSING A FLAT. RECENTLY, ANOTHER TIRE OF THE SAME SET DID THE SAME THING. THE TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. THE RETAILER IS NOT AWARE OF A RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030103

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING,THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED WITH OUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041123

SEATS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats.

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POWER SEAT FAILURE. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19960118

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Lexus SC400 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Lexus SC400?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 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.