CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Lexus SC300 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
0Recalls
5Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1997 Lexus SC300 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Lexus SC300.
Most common 1997 Lexus SC300 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
CONTACT STATES: DRIVER COULD NOT PLACE CAR IN PARK AS SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT, INSTEAD VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, STRIKING A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, TOTAL DAMAGE TO FRONT OF CAR. WOULD NOT GO INTO PARKING MODE THEREFORE, THE KEYS COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION. REPAIRMAN DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER THE SHIFT WOULDN'T GO INTO PARKING MODE. *SC *JB
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS EXHAUST TO VEHICLE IS DEFECTED, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE BRACKET GETS HOT IT EXPANDS, THIS CAUSES THE BRACKET TO CRACK, DEALER STATES IT WAS POORLY DESIGNED. NLM
ON JAN 4, 1999, I PURCHASED 4 COOPER TIRES AT GEX TIRE CO, 4041 WEST MERCURY BLVD, HAMPTON, VA 23666. (DOT NUMBER: UPGRCEM339 TIRESIZE: 225/55R-16). ALL 4 TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND APPEARED TO HAVE HAD SOME SORT OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTIVES. SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE, THE TIRES BEGAN TO CAUSE UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR MY CAR WHILE TRAVELING ON LESS-THAN SMOOTH ROADS, IN CURVES, AT SPEEDS AROUND 70 MPH AND ON WET ROADS. IN ADDITION, THE TIRES CAUSED MY GAS MILEAGE TO DECREASE ABOUT 3 TO 4 MPG. AFTER REPLACING THE 4 TIRES ALL OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS WERE ELIMINATED WITHOUT ANY OTHER REPAIRS. DUE TO ACCELERATED WEAR, 2 OF THE TIRES WERE DEEMED UNSAFE AFTER ABOUT 11,000 MILES. THE R
WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROAD MADE A TURN AND ALL OF SUDDEN WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL STEERING AND NO BRAKES.*AK
EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET FAILED. YH
1997 Lexus SC300 questions
Does the 1997 Lexus SC300 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Lexus SC300 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Lexus SC300?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Steering (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Lexus SC300 has been fixed?
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