Clutch pedal (5 spd. Manual) broke in half near pivot point, and fell on floor. *Kb
Vehicle safety record
1992 Lexus SC300 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1992 Lexus SC300 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (3) and the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 3 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1993 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical SC300 year, for its age
#146 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 Lexus SC300 problems
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No recalls for the 1992 Lexus SC300
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1992 Lexus SC300. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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10 complaints about the 1992 Lexus SC300
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
Consumer complained about a power window problem. Windows went down but won't go up. Driver was told that the motor was bad, and replacements will cost $1000.00. *Ak
Vehicle was rear ended at 50 mph. The force of the impact pushed the vehicle into a concrete barrier. Neither air bag deployed, and driver's head hit the steering wheel. As a result of the accident the vehicle was totaled. *Ak
Consumer states vehicle caught on fire. Dealer notified. *Ak
The vehicles gauges were hard to see during the day. The dealer was notified. *Nlm *ts
Gas fumes detected in car and truck. Took to lexus of annapolis, md. In july 2001. They replaced the gas tank as it had a leak on 7-23-01. I am returning the car to lexus of annapolis as I am still detecting fumes in the car on september 4, 2001 for a new inspection of the problem. I am concerned about how the fumes have affected me.
Cd player does not funciton properly, others have reported sam problems to me ; speedometer needle will not light up and can not tell speed due to the lighting setup of instrumetn panel same problem has been reported to me by friends who own same car
When foot brake is depressed it reaches the same horizontal plane as the accelerator, vehicle will on occasion accelerate, once resulting in a minor accident.
During rear impact, the driver's side seatback fell backwards. *Ak
Lexus SC300: every year compared
All SC300 years1992 Lexus SC300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Lexus SC300 | 10 | 0 | F | |
| 1992 Lexus ES300 | 37 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Lexus SC400 | 30 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Lexus LS400 | 8 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1992 Lexus Lexus | 5 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Lexus ES250 | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1992 Lexus SC300
Does the 1992 Lexus SC300 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1992 Lexus SC300 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Lexus SC300?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (3), electrical system (2), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 1992 Lexus SC300 had?
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 19, 1996 and the latest on October 10, 2011. Of these, 3 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 Lexus SC300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 14 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Lexus SC300 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus SC300 years have the most complaints?
1992 (10), 1993 (7), 1997 (5). See every Lexus SC300 year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 Lexus SC300 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data