1996 Lexus SC400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC400 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Lexus SC400. That ranks 2nd out of 7 SC400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Lexus SC400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 70,290 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 25% | 157,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Lexus SC400 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:starter assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper assembly of the terminal for the starter motor magnetic switch, an electrical short circuit can occur if electrically-conductive liquid, such as road splash with deicing salt, enters this area.
Risk: A starter motor no-start condition or an underhood fire can result.
Fix: Dealers will repair the magnetic switch.
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.
On two occasions just before coming to a complete stop at a signal, the car suddenly lurched forward for no reason, and i was unable to control this motion with the brakes, so i quickly put the transmission in neutral, and noticed that the engine was racing at 6,000 rpm. After this occurred the…
While the vehicle was parked both passengers and driver rear tires tread separated. Consumer took the tires to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined the tires were worn out. *ak ply separation occured on the inside of both tires. The problem was found during the installation of new…
While the vehicle was parked both passenger and driver rear tires tread separated. Consumer took the tires to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tires were worn out. *ak there was 3/32 tread remaining on the tire. The ply's separated on the inside of both tires. This…
Passenger door lock assembly failed and would not allow door to be opened from the outside, only would open from the inside; causing a over $500 repair because a small piece of metal in the assembly broke. Lexus could/would not replace just the small metal piece, and the entire assembly had to be…
Other Lexus SC400 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 SC400 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 SC400 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 SC400 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 SC400 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 SC400 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 SC400 | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Lexus SC400?
Owners most often report tires, exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Lexus SC400?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Lexus SC400 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SC400 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.