Consumer states that the bracket that holds exhaust to vehicle is defected, consumer states that when the bracket gets hot it expands, this causes the bracket to crack, dealer states it was poorly designed. Nlm
Engine & cooling
Lexus SC300 Engine problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus SC300's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Engine complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest SC300 engine complaints
EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET FAILED. YH
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