Lexus SC years to avoid
No model year of the Lexus SC stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Lexus SC years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Lexus SC complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lexus SC problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags11
- Brakes2
- Tires1
- Suspension1
- Steering1
- Electrical1
- Body1
- Acceleration1
Lexus SC problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | 1 | Body | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 1 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 1 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2004 | - | 2 | Airbags | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2003 | - | 4 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 5 | Airbags | 3 | 1 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Lexus SC
What years of the Lexus SC should you avoid?
No single model year of the Lexus SC has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Lexus SC?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Lexus SC?
Airbags, with 11 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (2) and tires (1).
How many recalls does the Lexus SC have?
5 recalls between 2002 and 2008. The 2005 model year has the most, with 3.
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