While driving, the left rear tire blewout from the sidewall, causing vehicle to fishtail, an agent was sent to examine the tire and stated that the tire was flat and the rim-wheel had some chips, consumer states that the agent ignored the obvious, the tire was toyo, p225-60r15 95v, no other tire information given.
Vehicle safety record
1994 Lexus SC300 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1994 Lexus SC300 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the wheels & tires (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1993 has 7 and the 1995 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical SC300 year, for its age
#244 most complained-about 1994 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1994 Lexus SC300 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1994 Lexus SC300
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1994 Lexus SC300. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1994 Lexus SC300
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
In an accident when the airbags deployed the driver's airbag broke her nose then she was blinded for 48 hours and cracked a few ribs. The passenger's side air bag shattered the windshield. *Ak
Lexus SC300: every year compared
All SC300 years1994 Lexus SC300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Lexus SC300 | 2 | 0 | C | |
| 1994 Lexus LS400 | 68 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1994 Lexus ES300 | 39 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1994 Lexus GS300 | 9 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1994 Lexus LS | 4 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1994 Lexus SC400 | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1994 Lexus GS400 | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1994 Lexus SC300
Does the 1994 Lexus SC300 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1994 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 1994 Lexus SC300?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1994 Lexus SC300 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 9, 1997 and the latest on April 11, 2002. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1994 Lexus SC300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1994 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