1998 Lexus SC400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC400 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Lexus SC400. That ranks 3rd out of 7 SC400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Lexus SC400 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Lexus SC400.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lexus sc400. The contact started the vehicle, shifted it into reverse and crashed. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they have not diagnosed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
The day i drove off the lexus lot only a couple hours later, it was pouring the rain. I came across standing water on the road. Several cars zoomed right through, including the ford escort in front of me. So i proceeded only to find that my engine would cease and for the next three months i would…
Other Lexus SC400 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 SC400 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 SC400 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 SC400 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 SC400 | 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 1998 Lexus SC400?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Lexus SC400?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.