Lexus SC Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Lexus SC — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010Best | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2009 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2008 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2007 | Avoid | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2006 | Avoid | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2005 | Avoid | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2004Worst | Avoid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2003 | Avoid | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2002 | Avoid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
9 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Lexus SC Problems
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
SC Years to Avoid
Best SC Years to Buy
Lexus SC Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Lexus SC Reliability
What year SC has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Lexus SC had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 1 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2004 report for specific defects.
Is the Lexus SC reliable?
The Lexus SC has accumulated 4 owner-filed complaints and 15 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2010 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used SC.
What are the most common SC problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (3 reports), Electrical System (1 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my SC has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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