1998 Lexus SC400
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1998 Lexus SC400. The contact started the vehicle, shifted it into reverse and crashed. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-15
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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The day I drove off the Lexus lot only a couple hours later, it was pouring the rain. I came across standing water on the road. Several cars zoomed right through, including the Ford escort in front of me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-24
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1998 Lexus SC400 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 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 1998 Lexus SC400?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 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.