1992 Lexus SC300 recalls & problems
The 1992 Lexus SC300 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 10 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (4 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints10filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths3 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1992 Lexus SC300.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power train Automatic transmission; Manual transmission | 4 | — |
| Electrical system Wiring › Interior/under dash; Wiring | 2 | — |
| Seats Front assembly › Recliner | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components | 1 | — |
| Equipment Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Storage › Tank assembly | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Air bags Frontal | 1 | — |
| Visibility Power window devices and controls | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Oct 7, 2011 · 170,000 milesPower train › Manual transmission
CLUTCH PEDAL (5 SPD. MANUAL) BROKE IN HALF NEAR PIVOT POINT, AND FELL ON FLOOR. *KB - May 9, 2005 · crash · 1 injuryPower train › Automatic transmission
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT DECLINE. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED MOVING. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE JUMPED INTO THE MOVING VEHICLE TRYING TO STOP IT. THE CONSUMER IS AWAITING THE SERVICE DEALER TO COME TO THE INCIDENT LOCATION. - Mar 22, 2004 · 85,000 milesVisibility › Power window devices and controls
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A POWER WINDOW PROBLEM. WINDOWS WENT DOWN BUT WON'T GO UP. DRIVER WAS TOLD THAT THE MOTOR WAS BAD, AND REPLACEMENTS WILL COST $1000.00. *AK - Apr 1, 2002 · 110,000 miles · crash · 1 injuryAir bags › Frontal
VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT 50 MPH. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT PUSHED THE VEHICLE INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND DRIVER'S HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK - Jun 9, 2003 · fireElectrical system › Wiring
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK - Apr 21, 2003 · 120,000 milesUnknown or other
THE VEHICLES GAUGES WERE HARD TO SEE DURING THE DAY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM *TS - Aug 31, 2001Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
GAS FUMES DETECTED IN CAR AND TRUCK. TOOK TO LEXUS OF ANNAPOLIS, MD. IN JULY 2001. THEY REPLACED THE GAS TANK AS IT HAD A LEAK ON 7-23-01. I AM RETURNING THE CAR TO LEXUS OF ANNAPOLIS AS I AM STILL DETECTING FUMES IN THE CAR ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 FOR A NEW INSPECTION OF THE PROBLEM. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT HOW THE FUMES HAVE AFFECTED ME. - May 1, 1999Power train
CD PLAYER DOES NOT FUNCITON PROPERLY, OTHERS HAVE REPORTED SAM PROBLEMS TO ME ; SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WILL NOT LIGHT UP AND CAN NOT TELL SPEED DUE TO THE LIGHTING SETUP OF INSTRUMETN PANEL SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO ME BY FRIENDS WHO OWN SAME CAR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.