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We buy Lexus SCs from every year, 1995–2010, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.

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Lexus SC by year

The SC is a small car sold from 1995–2010 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl and 4.3L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 33 recalls and 154 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
15202519952000200520101995: 18 MPG combined1996: 18–19 MPG combined1997: 18–19 MPG combined1998: 19 MPG combined1999: 19 MPG combined2000: 19 MPG combined2002: 18 MPG combined2003: 18 MPG combined2004: 18 MPG combined2005: 18 MPG combined2006: 19 MPG combined2007: 19 MPG combined2008: 19 MPG combined2009: 19 MPG combined2010: 19 MPG combined19 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 SC3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl18012
1996 SC3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl18–1914
1997 SC3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl18–1916
1998 SC3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl1902
1999 SC3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl1902
2000 SC3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl1901
2002 SC4.3L 8-cyl18447
2003 SC4.3L 8-cyl18424
2004 SC4.3L 8-cyl18414
2005 SC4.3L 8-cyl18412
2006 SC4.3L 8-cyl1937
2007 SC4.3L 8-cyl19318
2008 SC4.3L 8-cyl1935
2009 SC4.3L 8-cyl1930
2010 SC4.3L 8-cyl1930

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Lexus SC problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your SC, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Air Bags77
  • Vehicle Speed Control9
  • Tires7
  • Electrical System4
  • Suspension4
  • Structure4

Selling a Lexus SC: questions

How much is a junk Lexus SC worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete SCs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Lexus SCs that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2010), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Lexus SC year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2002 SC (47). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, vehicle speed control and tires.

Which Lexus SC year has the most recalls?

The 2002 SC has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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