2000 Lexus SC400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC400 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus SC400. That ranks 5th out of 7 SC400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2000 Lexus SC400 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
I have engine damage due to sludge in my engine. Lexus is claiming the car wasn't properly maintained (regular oil changes), but that is not true. They are claiming that this makes my engine warranty in effective and void.
Other Lexus SC400 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 SC400 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 SC400 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 SC400 | 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 2000 Lexus SC400?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Lexus SC400?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.