1995 Lexus SC300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 19, 2016 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SC300 years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Lexus SC300. That ranks 2nd out of 2 SC300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 104,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Lexus SC300 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~104,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System267%104,000——
Exterior Lighting133%———
Steering133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1995, with 1 complaints
1995: 1199512014: 1201412016: 120161

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Lexus SC300 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Lexus SC300.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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

Electrical System · received Jun 19, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10875140

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…

Electrical System · received Aug 1, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10618263

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

Steering · received Aug 21, 1995 · NHTSA complaint 601246

Other Lexus SC300 years

1997 SC300 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1997 SC30050
199530

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Lexus SC300?

Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Lexus SC300?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Lexus SC300 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SC300 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.