LEXUS SC400 9999 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2000.LEXUS SC400 9999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING:RACK AND PINION . RACK AND PINION SEALS LEAKING. DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF SYSTEM FOR A COST OF #1000!!!! THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE VERY PREMATURE FOR A VEHICLE OF THIS AGE, WITH RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE AND A PEDIGREE THAT SPEAKS OF THE "RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF PERFECTION." LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE BUT THEY WERE UNRESPONSIVE TO MY REQUEST FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE NEVER OWNED A VEHICLE THAT HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND I HAVE DRIVEN MOST OF MY CARS WELL BEYOND THE CENTURY MARK!!! ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****728178. *AK *JB.Mileage was 56000 miles. Lexus Sc400 9999 problem was reported in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 19971001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Sc400 9999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Report Your Car ProblemGo Top