Tl* the contact owned a 1993 lexus sc400. While driving at a low rate of speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal and crashed into a wall. The air bags deployed, which severely burned the contact's chin, lips, and neck. The air bag also burned parts of the contact's chest and torso area. The contact was taken to a local hospital for medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and deemed totaled. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was unknown.
The worst 1993 Lexus SC400 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration3
- Lights2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration3
- Lights2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Lexus SC400 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 SC400 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident on 4/25/10 with a 1993 lexus sc400 VIN# [xxx] . I was approaching a red light controlled intersection with my foot on the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate through the intersection. I feel that the computer chip controlling either the transmission or idling speed failed as the vehicle could not come to a halt and resulted in a collision. The transmission failed to drop down to neutral and/or the idle could not drop down to less than 1000 RPM. I realize it is an older vehicle and computer chips could fail due to age but I wonder if this could be a design flaw of the fail safe accelerator assembly. Could you let me know if any other complaints have been lodged. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 lexus sc400. The traction control logic program failed and caused loss of stopping power. The contact stated the rear brakes were dragging. The current and failure mileage was 112,000. The dealer has advised the contact that the traction control computer needed to be replaced.
Part fauilure.
Condensation developed over the right headlight. Consumer contacted the dealer, who stated they didn't know why this was happening .
The illumination for the instruments on the dash has failed. Vehicle speed is not known.
I have had persistent mold and bad ordor coming from air conditioning system. I'm allergic to mold and other things at times it causes nausea, sore throat, headache and congestion.
Consumer was parking vehicle into a parking space when vehicle all of a sudden acceleratted for unknown reason, causing vehicle to rollover two other vehicles, which were damaged. Dealer/ manufacturer notified and informed that nothing could be found.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated to full speed while consumer was coming to a stop. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
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Questions about the 1993 Lexus SC400
Is the 1993 Lexus SC400 reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1993 Lexus SC400, 9.0 times a typical SC400 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Lexus SC400?
Acceleration and speed control, with 3 complaints. Next is lights (2).
How many recalls does the 1993 Lexus SC400 have?
No recalls on record.
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