Vehicle's tire had sidewall failure and would not hold air.*mr while driving, the consumer noticed a slight pull to the left. Another motorist informed the consumer that his left front tire was flat. The consumer was told the tire could not be repaired. Later in the month the consumer experienced another tire failure on the left front tire on the sidewall where a buldge the size of softball was located. In dec of 2003 the consumer experienced the same failure.
The worst 1993 Lexus SC300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires3
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Tires3
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Lexus SC300 27
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement Certification Labels
- LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in
- The purpose of
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014:
What 1993 Lexus SC300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I purchased 4 new goodyear aquatred 3 tires on nov,21 2001. Approximatly sept. 9 2003 with 36k on the tires the left front tire went flat on the freeway. The goodyear store showed me the failed side wall and the tire would not hold air.I received a 50% adjustment . The left rear tire was put on the left front and the new tire on the left rear. On oct. 1 2003 while on the freeway I felt a vibaration in the steering wheel followed by a flapping noise. The inside of the left front tire balloned out the size of a soft ball. The tire store adjusted the tire. On or about dec.15 2003 the right front tire failed the same way on the freeway there was a large bulge on the outside side wall. I called goodyear customer relation they were not concerned and said there is nothing wrong with the aquatred. The dealer said he will try to adjust out the remaing good tire the recent failed tire and the two new tires,but would have to get authority from goodyear they could not give me a time table the auto is reqired in my work and I refuse to put goodyear on the car. I went to a different tire store and junked the two new aquatreds and purchased 4 pirells.
Consumer is unable to get keys out of the lock position after being put into the ignition. Dealership replaced the ignition, but problem still exists.
Lights in dash are known to failure by many lexus sc300/400 owners.
50 bfg comp ta vr4-bsw-340aa, p215/60r15 dot be5jvr1059, replacement equipment with 34000 miles on a 1993 lexus se300. All 4 tires are showing signs of weathering. *ak consumer states that mechanic noticed cracking at 16206 miles, the outer tread wall is where the problem is.
Radio controlled door lock failed, the electric window mechanism was replaced on driver's side which caused rattle and subsequent failure of the door locks.
Lexus was uncooperative in remedying the A/C problem.
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Questions about the 1993 Lexus SC300
Is the 1993 Lexus SC300 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1993 Lexus SC300, 1.4 times a typical SC300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Lexus SC300?
Tires, with 3 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1993 Lexus SC300 have?
No recalls on record.
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