On the instrument panel the peedometer needle and numbers are going black.This is all the time.
1992-1997 · 5 model years
Lexus SC300 Problems by year
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the Lexus SC300 across 5 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1992 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (10), while 1995 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- 0
SC300 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common SC300 problems
Latest SC300 complaints
The indicator needle on the speedometer went dark, resulting in a black on black speedometer reading. The lexus dealer says neither the light nor the needle can be replaced. Protocol calls for the complete replacement of the instrument board at a cost of $3000, according to lexus usa. This is not a wear and tear question but a result of poor design. Driving an auto whose speed cannot be determined is a serious safety issue. *Tr
Clutch pedal (5 spd. Manual) broke in half near pivot point, and fell on floor. *Kb
Contact states: driver could not place car in park as she pulled into a parking spot, instead vehicle lunged forward, striking a tree. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, total damage to front of car. Would not go into parking mode therefore, the keys could not be removed from ignition. Repairman did not find anything wrong. *Ak the accident happened after the shift wouldn't go into parking mode. *Sc *jb
Dt: the consumer stated that the vehicle was parked on a slight decline. The consumer's wife was outside the vehicle when it started moving. The consumer's wife jumped into the moving vehicle trying to stop it. The consumer is awaiting the service dealer to come to the incident location.
Vehicle's tire had sidewall failure and would not hold air.*Mr while driving, the consumer noticed a slight pull to the left. Another motorist informed the consumer that his left front tire was flat. The consumer was told the tire could not be repaired. Later in the month the consumer experienced another tire failure on the left front tire on the sidewall where a buldge the size of softball was located. In dec of 2003 the consumer experienced the same failure. *Jb
Questions about the Lexus SC300
Which Lexus SC300 years have the most problems?
Which Lexus SC300 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1995 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other SC300 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Lexus SC300 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (5), wheels & tires (5), transmission & drivetrain (4) most often.
How many recalls does the Lexus SC300 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Lexus SC300 model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data