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Vehicle safety record
2000 Lexus SC400 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Lexus SC400 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1999 has 2 and the 2001 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical SC400 year, for its age
#459 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Lexus SC400 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2000 Lexus SC400
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Lexus SC400. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2000 Lexus SC400
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Lexus SC400: every year compared
All SC400 years2000 Lexus SC400 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Lexus SC400 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2000 Lexus RX300 | 216 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus ES300 | 63 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus GS300 | 35 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus RX | 29 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus LX470 | 17 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus LS400 | 12 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus GS400 | 8 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Lexus LX | 6 | 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 2000 Lexus SC400
Does the 2000 Lexus SC400 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 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 2000 Lexus SC400?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Lexus SC400 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 15, 2001 and the latest on July 15, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Lexus SC400 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far 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 2000 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