1997 Lexus SC400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC400 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Lexus SC400. That ranks 5th out of 7 SC400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 105,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 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.
Two weeks ago a red warning light appeared on the dash showing an air bag deficiency. The car was taken to lexus of wayzata for diagnostics and removal of the warning light. I later recalled the battery had drained due to a poor connection about the time the light came on. That was fixed but the…
Other Lexus SC400 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 SC400 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 SC400 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 SC400 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 SC400 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 SC400 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 SC400 | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Lexus SC400?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Lexus SC400?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.