Total Complaints
13 filings
LEXUS SC300 · model year
1992 LEXUS SC300
13 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992LEXUSSC300 carries 13 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 SC300 is seats:front assembly:recliner with 1 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (1) and power train (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 1992 SC300. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
13
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20111010POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH PEDAL (5 SPD. MANUAL) BROKE IN HALF NEAR PIVOT POINT, AND FELL ON FLOOR. *KB
Mileage: 170,000
20111010POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CLUTCH PEDAL (5 SPD. MANUAL) BROKE IN HALF NEAR PIVOT POINT, AND FELL ON FLOOR. *KB
Mileage: 170,000
20050511CrashPOWER 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.
20040322VISIBILITY: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
Mileage: 85,000
20030814CrashAIR 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
Mileage: 110,000
20030728FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
20030421UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE VEHICLES GAUGES WERE HARD TO SEE DURING THE DAY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM *TS
Mileage: 120,000
20010910FUEL 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.
20010426POWER 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
20010426ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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
20010426EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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
19970627SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN FOOT BRAKE IS DEPRESSED IT REACHES THE SAME HORIZONTAL PLANE AS THE ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE WILL ON OCCASION ACCELERATE, ONCE RESULTING IN A MINOR ACCIDENT.
19960919CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DURING REAR IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK FELL BACKWARDS. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 LEXUS SC300 have?▼
The 1992 LEXUS SC300 has 13 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 LEXUS SC300?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 LEXUS SC300 is SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 1992 LEXUS SC300 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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