2000 Lexus SC400

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2000 Lexus SC400
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:19.592Z

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.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

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 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000 1 2001: 1 complaint
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 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 1 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 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 1 2001: 1 complaint 2001

2000: 1 complaint

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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.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

I have engine damage due to sludge in my engine. Lexus IS claiming the car wasn't properly maintained (Regular oil changes), but that is not true. They are claiming that this makes my engine warranty in effective and void.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-23

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Lexus SC400 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Lexus SC400?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 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.