Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lexus sc400. The contact started the vehicle, shifted it into reverse and crashed. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they have not diagnosed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Lexus SC400 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Lexus SC400 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1997 has 1 and the 1999 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical SC400 year, for its age
#293 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Lexus SC400 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 1998 Lexus SC400
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Lexus SC400. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1998 Lexus SC400
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The day I drove off the lexus lot only a couple hours later, it was pouring the rain. I came across standing water on the road. Several cars zoomed right through, including the ford escort in front of me. So I proceeded only to find that my engine would cease and for the next three months I would pay a hefty payment with nothing to drive. Lexus said they couldn't do a thing for us that it was an act of god. I want to know why every other car did not get affected by the "act of god". You'd expect a $58,0000 to be...
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able to do what a ford escort can do at least. Luckily our insurance covered the $17,124 bill. The engine only had 4,329 miles on it,i bought a preowned. The engine had to be replaced,intake/gasketes, all headlight lamp assemlies,sensor etc.. Replaced. The night of the incident I called lexus customer hotline they gave me a confirmation # to get reimbursed for any hotel , restaurant receipts, or rental car fees but when I tried to get reimbursed they said their customer rep. Had made a mistake that they were not paying for anything. See we bought the car from out of town. I no longer own this vehicle but I just ran across this website and I think the consumer should know about this. The insurance was state farm the claim # 22-v169-45401.*Ak
Lexus SC400: every year compared
All SC400 years1998 Lexus SC400 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Lexus SC400 | 2 | 0 | C | |
| 1998 Lexus GS300 | 60 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus ES300 | 55 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus LS400 | 44 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus GS400 | 31 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus LX470 | 5 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus GS | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus RX300 | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Lexus LX450 | 3 | 0 | B | 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 1998 Lexus SC400
Does the 1998 Lexus SC400 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Lexus SC400 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 1998 Lexus SC400?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Lexus SC400 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 18, 2002 and the latest on February 15, 2011. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Lexus SC400 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Lexus SC400 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 SC400 years have the most complaints?
1992 (30), 1993 (9), 1995 (9). See every Lexus SC400 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Lexus SC400 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