DecodedCarsLexus SC
6 model years from 2005 to 2010, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2010
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.3L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (18)
The 2010 SC in brief
The 2010 Lexus SC is a minicompact car offered with a 4.3L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 178 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,840 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 11% worse than the 2010 minicompact car average of 21.4 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file.
The Lexus SC has 6 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2010.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (33), electrical system (1), structure › body (1).
2005 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 6 campaigns and 35 owner complaints.
How the 2005 SC compares
The 2005 Lexus SC is a minicompact car offered with a 4.3L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 178 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,840 lb.
2010 SC pros & cons
Full 2010 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.3L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 177.6 in | 3,840 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4.3L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 177.6 in | 3,840 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4.3L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 177.6 in | 3,840 lb | Not rated | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 | 4.3L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 177.6 in | 3,840 lb | Not rated | 3 | 18 |
| 2006 | 4.3L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 177.6 in | 3,840 lb | Not rated | 3 | 6 |
| 2005 | 4.3L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 177.6 in | 3,840 lb | Not rated | 4 | 7 |
Alternatives to the 2010 SC
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Porsche 911 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2010 Audi R8 | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2010 Porsche Cayman | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2010 Porsche Boxster | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →