1999 Lexus SC400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 3, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

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 1999 Lexus SC400. That ranks 3rd out of 7 SC400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%). 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 1999 Lexus SC400 problems

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

Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting150%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———
Vehicle Speed Control150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912003: 120031

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Lexus SC400 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Lexus SC400.

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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.

Lexus had ongoing headlamp design seal defects. Water vapor in headlamps made them fog up. *ak 8jb

Exterior Lighting · received Mar 3, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10007263

The brake pedal is positioned too close to the accelerator pedal. When applying the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal is also pressed, causing the vehicle not to stop. This has almost caused several collisions. The dealer has been contacted. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 10, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 852761

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus SC400?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Lexus SC400?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.