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1995 Lexus SC300 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1995 Lexus SC300 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2) and the lights (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1994 has 2.

NHTSA data checked

AFar fewer problems than a typical SC300 year, for its age

#241 most complained-about 1995 vehicle

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1995 Lexus SC300 problems

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No recalls for the 1995 Lexus SC300

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Lexus SC300. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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3 complaints about the 1995 Lexus SC300

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Electrical systemLights

On the instrument panel the peedometer needle and numbers are going black.This is all the time.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10875140
Electrical system

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

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10618263
Steering

Rack assembly seal deformed, causing loss of power steering fluid/buzzing sounds. *Dsh

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 601246

Lexus SC300: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19975010Engine & coolingC
19953000Electrical systemA
19942010AirbagsC
19937000Wheels & tiresC
199210031Transmission & drivetrainF
All SC300 years

1995 Lexus SC300 vs rivals

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Questions about the 1995 Lexus SC300

Does the 1995 Lexus SC300 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 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 1995 Lexus SC300?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2), lights (1), steering (1).

How many complaints has the 1995 Lexus SC300 had?

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 21, 1995 and the latest on June 19, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1995 Lexus SC300 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 78 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer 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.

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What should I do if my 1995 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

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