MYRModel Year Report

1997 Lexus SC400

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1997 Lexus SC400
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:32:25.619Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2001: 1 complaint 2001
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001

1997: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19901
199230
19939
19942
19959
19964
19971
19982
19992
20001
20011

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Two weeks ago a red warning light appeared on the dash showing an air bag deficiency. The car was taken to Lexus of wayzata for diagnostics and removal of the warning light.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-13

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1998-02-09Electrical system98V016000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper assembly of the terminal for the starter motor magnetic switch, an electrical short circuit can occur if electrically-conductive liquid…

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the magnetic switch.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Lexus SC400 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V016000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Lexus SC400?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Lexus SC400 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.