1997 Lexus SC300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC300 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Lexus SC300. That is the most of any SC300 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Lexus SC300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 27,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 27,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 27,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Lexus SC300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Lexus SC300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Contact states: driver could not place car in park as she pulled into a parking spot, instead vehicle lunged forward, striking a tree. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, total damage to front of car. Would not go into parking mode therefore, the keys could not be removed from ignition. Repairman…
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
On jan 4, 1999, i purchased 4 cooper tires at gex tire co, 4041 west mercury blvd, hampton, va 23666. (dot number: upgrcem339 tiresize: 225/55r-16). All 4 tires were defective and appeared to have had some sort of manufacturing defectives. Shortly after the purchase, the tires began to cause…
While driving on local road made a turn and all of sudden was not able to control steering and no brakes.*ak
Exhaust pipe bracket failed. Yh
Other Lexus SC300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 SC300 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Lexus SC300?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Lexus SC300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.