8 problems have been reported for the 1997 Lexus SC300. The following chart shows the 7 most common problems for 1997 Lexus SC300. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 2 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (1 problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Air Bag | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Power Train | |
| Steering | |
| Tire |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1997 Lexus SC300 in 1997.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | |
| 2009 | |
| 2008 | |
| 2007 | |
| 2006 | |
| 2005 | |
| 2004 | |
| 2003 | |
| 2002 | |
| 2001 | |
| 2000 | |
| 1999 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1997 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Lexus SC300, the following table can be used to compare the 1997 Lexus SC300 with the Lexus SC300 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1997 SC300 is 8 while the average number of problems reported for the 1 model years of the Lexus SC300 is 8.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 1997 SC300 |