Lexus Sc400 1998
Model Sc400 made in 1998 by Lexus got 4 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| SS00699 | 06/18/1999 | 606226 | Information regarding the scantool immbolizer key code utility. *tt | 08/13/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| TC00298 | 02/13/1998 | 601156 | Information intended to assist in diagnosis of mil on with dtc p0715 stored in ecm memory, indicating an input/turbine speed sensor malfunction. *ak | 06/27/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| EL00198 | 01/23/1998 | 600198 | Subject on engine immobilizer system precautions. *yc | 04/29/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 010199 | 01/01/1999 | 609100 | Subject regarding scantool key code utility. *tt | 12/13/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PG01199 | 05/14/1999 | 622013 | Subject regarding repair manual corrections. *tt | 10/09/2001 | |
| PG01699 | 06/04/1999 | 622022 | Subject regarding repair manual corrections. *tt | 10/09/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| The day i drove off the lexus lot only a couple hours later, it was pouring the rain. i came across standing water on the road. several cars zoomed right through, including the ford escort in front of me. so i proceeded only to find that my engine would cease and for the next three months i would pay a hefty payment with nothing to drive. lexus said they couldn't do a thing for us that it was an act of god. i want to know why every other car did not get affected by the act of god. you'd expect a $58,0000 to be able to do what a ford escort can do at least. luckily our insurance covered the $17,124 bill. the engine only had 4,329 miles on it,i bought a preowned. the engine had to be replaced,intake/gasketes, all headlight lamp assemlies,sensor etc.. replaced. the night of the incident i called lexus customer hotline they gave me a confirmation # to get reimbursed for any hotel , restaurant receipts, or rental car fees but when i tried to get reimbursed they said their customer rep. had made a mistake that they were not paying for anything. see we bought the car from out of town. i no longer own this vehicle but i just ran across this website and i think the consumer should know about this. the insurance was state farm the claim # 22-v169-45401.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 lexus 400sc. the contact started the vehicle and shifted it into reverse. upon shifting into reverse the vehicle surged backwards until crashing. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they have not diagnosed the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 100,000. sm. | |||