Lexus SC400 owners have reported 2 problems related to gasoline engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have engine damage due to sludge in my engine. Lexus is claiming the car wasn't properly maintained (regular oil changes), but that is not true. They are claiming that this makes my engine warranty in effective and void.
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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.
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all problems of the 1998 Lexus SC400
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Engine problems |