Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Lexus SC400

Lexus SC400 owners have reported 2 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Lexus SC400

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
1
Accelerator Pedal problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Lexus SC400

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The contact owns a 1998 Lexus Sc400. The contact started the vehicle, shifted it into reverse and crashed. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they have not diagnosed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The brake pedal is positioned too close to the accelerator pedal. When applying the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal is also pressed, causing the vehicle not to stop. This has almost caused several collisions. The dealer has been contacted.   Read details...




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