Lexus had ongoing headlamp design seal defects. Water vapor in headlamps made them fog up. *Ak 8jb
Vehicle safety record
1999 Lexus SC400 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Lexus SC400 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the lights (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1998 has 2 and the 2000 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical SC400 year, for its age
#337 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Lexus SC400 problems
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No recalls for the 1999 Lexus SC400
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Lexus SC400. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1999 Lexus SC400
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The brake pedal is positioned too close to the accelerator pedal. When applying the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal is also pressed, causing the vehicle not to stop. This has almost caused several collisions. The dealer has been contacted. *Ak
Lexus SC400: every year compared
All SC400 years1999 Lexus SC400 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Lexus SC400 | 2 | 0 | B | |
| 1999 Lexus RX300 | 221 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus GS300 | 38 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus ES300 | 37 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus RX | 35 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus LS400 | 22 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus GS400 | 17 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus LX470 | 14 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus LX | 5 | 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 1999 Lexus SC400
Does the 1999 Lexus SC400 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 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 1999 Lexus SC400?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), lights (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Lexus SC400 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 10, 1999 and the latest on March 3, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Lexus SC400 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 1999 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