Lexus SC 300/SC 400

19921998 · 20 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
18
Best
19

The Lexus SC 300/SC 400 has been tested by the EPA across 20 different configurations spanning model years 1992 through 1998. Over this period, the SC 300/SC 400 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 19 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1998
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1998
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650172319MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1997
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162118MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1996
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1995
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162018MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162118MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1994
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162118MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162118MPG
1993
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162018MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162118MPG
1992
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162018MPG

Historical Efficiency

1998
19
1997
19
1996
19
1995
18
1994
18
1993
18
1992
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (SC 300/SC 400) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Lexus SC 300/SC 400. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

No NHTSA consumer complaints have been reported for this model.