Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Lexus SC400.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Engine problems |
The day I drove off the Lexus lot only a couple hours later, it was pouring the rain. I came across standing water on the road. Several cars zoomed right through, including the Ford escort in front of me. So I proceeded only to find that my engine would cease and for the next three months I would pay a hefty payment with nothing to drive. Lexus said they couldn't do a thing for us that it was an act of god. I want to know why every other car did not get affected by the "act of god". You'd expect a $58,0000 to be able to do what a Ford escort can do at least. Luckily our insurance covered the $17,124 bill. The engine only had 4,329 miles on it,I bought a preowned. The engine had to be replaced,intake/gasketes, all headlight lamp assemlies,sensor etc. . Replaced. The night of the incident I called Lexus customer hotline they gave me a confirmation # to get reimbursed for any hotel , restaurant receipts, or rental car fees but when I tried to get reimbursed they said their customer rep. Had made a mistake that they were not paying for anything. See we bought the car from out of town. I no longer own this vehicle but I just ran across this website and I think the consumer should know about this. The insurance was state farm the claim # 22-v169-45401.