1999 Lexus SC400 Problems: 2 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1999 Lexus SC400 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Acceleration
1
Brakes
1
Lights
1

Problems by type

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Acceleration
1
Brakes
1
Lights
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Lexus SC400 42

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Apr 13, 2022 Service bulletinLexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
Jan 12, 2022 Service bulletinPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
May 1, 2020 Service bulletinSafety Recall and Service Campaign
Apr 6, 2020 Service bulletinSupersession notice
Apr 6, 2020 Service bulletinObsolete notice
Dec 5, 2017 Service bulletinReplacement Certification Labels
May 6, 2016 Service bulletinTt: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
May 6, 2016 Service bulletinTT: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
Jul 7, 2015 Service bulletinThe Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
Apr 10, 2015 Service bulletinLSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this...

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What 1999 Lexus SC400 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 3, 2003 · Lights · CA

Lexus had ongoing headlamp design seal defects. Water vapor in headlamps made them fog up. *ak 8jb

Filed Nov 10, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · NJ

The brake pedal is positioned too close to the accelerator pedal. When applying the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal is also pressed, causing the vehicle not to stop. This has almost caused several collisions. The dealer has been contacted.

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Questions about the 1999 Lexus SC400

Is the 1999 Lexus SC400 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Lexus SC400, 2.0 times a typical SC400 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Lexus SC400?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 1999 Lexus SC400 have?

No recalls on record.

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1999 Lexus SC400 problems