Lexus Sc400 1993

Model Sc400 made in 1993 by Lexus got 11 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and seat belts.

Model 1993

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
EG9500204/01/199541099Radiator reservoir tank sub-assembly and supply parts. *tw11/01/1995
SEAT BELTS
BO0050103/23/2001619119Subject regarding new seat belt tongue plate stopper service parts. *tt05/15/2001
STEERING
ST01010102/16/2001619796Subject regarding steering wheelnut service specification. *tt07/02/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
AX0010103/09/2001619113Subject regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt05/14/2001
SUSPENSION
0120210/11/200210000251Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt02/20/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04/25/20101327681
 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). *tr
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
1
 Bad odor and mold coming from the air conditioning system causes nousea, sore throat and headache to the owner. yh
 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09/01/200632000103/15/2006
 Part fauilure. *jb
12/29/20041420001
 Condensation developed over the right headlight. consumer contacted the dealer, who stated they didn't know why this was happening . *ak
OTHER
08/25/199808/01/1998
 The illumination for the instruments on the dash has failed. vehicle speed is not known. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
04/25/20101327681
 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). *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
05/01/20061120001
 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.
TIRES
1
 Tire worn out. yh
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
01/01/1999
 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. *ak
06/01/1995
 Vehicle suddenly accelerated to full speed while consumer was coming to a stop. dealer has been contacted. *ak *ml

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StateCityZipNamePhone
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