Lexus SC300 years to avoid
No model year of the Lexus SC300 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Lexus SC300 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Lexus SC300 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 SC300 problems
All model years combined.
- Tires5
- Electrical5
- Transmission4
- Airbags3
- Visibility2
- Steering2
- Lights2
- Fuel system2
- Engine2
- Brakes2
- Seats1
- Body1
Lexus SC300 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | - | 5 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 3 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1993 | - | 7 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 10 | Transmission | 0 | 3 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Lexus SC300
What years of the Lexus SC300 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Lexus SC300 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Lexus SC300?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Lexus SC300?
Tires, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (5) and transmission (4).
How many recalls does the Lexus SC300 have?
No recalls on record.
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