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recently, on my 1992 SC400, a loud beep

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LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety and Reliability Reviews By Consumers

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recently, on my 1992 SC400, a loud beep apparantly coming from the right door speaker comes immediately after starting the car. I've turned off the radio and it still beeps.

My 1996 Lexus SC400 has had right front brake replaces already 2 times. 1st a regualr brake replacement due to severly worn pad (metal to metal). Directly afterwards again, this time caliper was also replaced suspected caliper was sticking. Curren

LEXUS SC400 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety Review #834900

LEXUS SC400 1993 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS SC400 1993, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO FULL SPEED WHILE CONSUMER WAS COMING TO A STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.LEXUS SC400 1993 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 19950601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.LEXUS SC400 1993 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety Review #835325

LEXUS SC400 1993 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1999.LEXUS SC400 1993, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CONSUMER WAS PARKING VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN ACCELERATTED FOR UNKNOWN REASON, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER TWO OTHER VEHICLES, WHICH WERE DAMAGED. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8UZ30C4P0. LEXUS SC400 1993 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS SC400 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner

LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety Review #548783

LEXUS SC400 1993 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS SC400 1993, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER . I HAVE HAD PERSISTENT MOLD AND BAD ORDOR COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. I'M ALLERGIC TO MOLD AND OTHER THINGS AT TIMES IT CAUSES NAUSEA, SORE THROAT, HEADACHE AND CONGESTION..LEXUS SC400 1993 problem was reported in MARGATE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS SC400 Other

LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety Review #714934

LEXUS SC400 1993 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 1998.LEXUS SC400 1993, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with OTHER . THE ILLUMINATION FOR THE INSTRUMENTS ON THE DASH HAS FAILED. VEHICLE SPEED IS NOT KNOWN. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8UZ30C7P0. LEXUS SC400 1993 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.LEXUS SC400 1993 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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LEXUS SC400 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner

LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety Review #548783

LEXUS SC400 1993 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS SC400 1993, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER . BAD ODOR AND MOLD COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CAUSES NOUSEA, SORE THROAT AND HEADACHE TO THE OWNER. YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8V230C3P0. LEXUS SC400 1993 problem was reported in UNK, UN. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS SC400 Tires

LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety Review #548783

LEXUS SC400 1993 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS SC400 1993, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with TIRES . TIRE WORN OUT. YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8V230C3P0. LEXUS SC400 1993 problem was reported in UNK, UN. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS SC400 Exterior Lighting Headlights

LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety Review #10105580

LEXUS SC400 1993 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2004.LEXUS SC400 1993, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . CONDENSATION DEVELOPED OVER THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO STATED THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THIS WAS HAPPENING . *AK.Mileage was 142000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8UZ30C8P0. LEXUS SC400 1993 problem was reported in PALM BAY, FL. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.LEXUS SC400 1993 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. LEXUS SC400 1993 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety Review #10169355

LEXUS SC400 1993 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2006.LEXUS SC400 1993, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . PART FAUILURE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 32000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8UZ30C1P0. LEXUS SC400 1993 problem was reported in ZEPHYR COVE, NV. Vehicle was purchased on 20060315. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. LEXUS SC400 1993 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. LEXUS SC400 1993 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF RENO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 775-348-1090 . DEALER'S CITY: RENO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NV. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 89502 .
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LEXUS SC400 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety Review #10184344

LEXUS SC400 1993 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2006.LEXUS SC400 1993, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LEXUS SC400. THE TRACTION CONTROL LOGIC PROGRAM FAILED AND CAUSED LOSS OF STOPPING POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKES WERE DRAGGING. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000. THE DEALER HAS ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 112000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8UZ30C5P0. LEXUS SC400 1993 problem was reported in MILWAUKEE, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. LEXUS SC400 1993 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. LEXUS SC400 1993 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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LEXUS SC400 Power Train Automatic Transmission

LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety Review #10334615

LEXUS SC400 1993 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2010.LEXUS SC400 1993, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON 4/25/10 WITH A 1993 LEXUS SC400 VIN# [XXX] . I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT CONTROLLED INTERSECTION WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. I FEEL THAT THE COMPUTER CHIP CONTROLLING EITHER THE TRANSMISSION OR IDLING SPEED FAILED AS THE VEHICLE COULD NOT COME TO A HALT AND RESULTED IN A COLLISION. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO DROP DOWN TO NEUTRAL AND/OR THE IDLE COULD NOT DROP DOWN TO LESS THAN 1000 RPM. I REALIZE IT IS AN OLDER VEHICLE AND COMPUTER CHIPS COULD FAIL DUE TO AGE BUT I WONDER IF THIS COULD BE A DESIGN FLAW OF THE FAIL SAFE ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY. COULD YOU LET ME KNOW IF ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN LODGED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 132768 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8UZ30C5P0. LEXUS SC400 1993 problem was reported in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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LEXUS SC400 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEXUS SC400 1993 Safety Review #10334615

LEXUS SC400 1993 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2010.LEXUS SC400 1993, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON 4/25/10 WITH A 1993 LEXUS SC400 VIN# [XXX] . I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT CONTROLLED INTERSECTION WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. I FEEL THAT THE COMPUTER CHIP CONTROLLING EITHER THE TRANSMISSION OR IDLING SPEED FAILED AS THE VEHICLE COULD NOT COME TO A HALT AND RESULTED IN A COLLISION. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO DROP DOWN TO NEUTRAL AND/OR THE IDLE COULD NOT DROP DOWN TO LESS THAN 1000 RPM. I REALIZE IT IS AN OLDER VEHICLE AND COMPUTER CHIPS COULD FAIL DUE TO AGE BUT I WONDER IF THIS COULD BE A DESIGN FLAW OF THE FAIL SAFE ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY. COULD YOU LET ME KNOW IF ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN LODGED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 132768 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8UZ30C5P0. LEXUS SC400 1993 problem was reported in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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