Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 |
| 1992 SC400 | 30 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system14
- Vehicle speed control10
- Exterior lighting9
- Service brakes, hydraulic8
- Tires6
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Unknown or other4
- Power train4
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the SC400.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TERMINAL FOR THE STARTER MOTOR MAGNETIC SWITCH, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR IF ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE LIQUID, SUCH AS ROAD SPLASH WITH DEICING SALT, ENTERS THIS AREA.
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL COMPUTER LOGIC PROGRAM WAS INCOMPLETE, RESULTING IN THE TRAPPING OF BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINES. FAILURE TO RELEASE THE REAR BRAKE LINE PRESSURE CAUSES A CONDITION WHERE BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION RESULTS IN ACTIVATION OF THE FRONT BRAKE ONLY, AND CONTINUAL REAR BRAKE DRAG.
NHTSA recalls