Lexus Sc300 1993

Model Sc300 made in 1993 by Lexus got 9 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts and steering.

Sc300 year 1993

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 1993

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
SEAT BELTS
BO00501	03/23/2001	619119	Subject regarding new seat belt tongue plate stopper service parts. *tt	05/15/2001
STEERING
ST010101	02/16/2001	619796	Subject regarding steering wheelnut service specification. *tt	07/02/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
AX00101	03/09/2001	619113	Subject regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt	05/14/2001
SUSPENSION
01202	10/11/2002	10000251	Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt	02/20/2003

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
	56000	1
	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.*ak
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
07/01/1999		1	07/01/1999
	Lexus was uncooperative in remedying the a/c problem. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
09/06/1995		1
	Air intake filter caused the engine to shut down while driving.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
		3	10/01/2000
	Lights in dash are known to failure by many lexus sc300/400 owners.*ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
09/06/1995		1
	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.
TIRES
09/09/2003	93607	3
	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. jb
TIRES - SIDEWALL
09/09/2003	133470	3	07/07/1993
	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.*ak
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
11/01/2000		4
	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. slc
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
09/06/1995		1
	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.