Electrical System Problems of Lexus SC300

Lexus SC300 owners have reported 2 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Lexus SC300

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
2

Electrical System problem #1

On the instrument panel the peedometer needle and numbers are going black. This is all the time.

Electrical System problem #2

The indicator needle on the speedometer went dark, resulting in a black on black speedometer reading. The Lexus dealer says neither the light nor the needle can be replaced. Protocol calls for the complete replacement of the instrument board at a cost of $3000, according to Lexus USA. This is not a wear and tear question but a result of poor design. Driving an auto whose speed cannot be determined is a serious safety issue.



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