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1991 Lexus ES250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 1991 Lexus ES250, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints131 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kLatches/locks/linkages, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Lexus ES250 has problems

13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages30
Structure30
Visibility20
Power train20
Vehicle speed control20
Engine and engine cooling20
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1991 Lexus ES250 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other ES250 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ES250 median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'95'96'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Lexus ES250, and the recalls they led to.

  1. LEAKING FUEL TANKEA97008 · closed Apr 22, 1998
    No recall
  2. LEAKING FUEL TANKPE97003 · closed Apr 23, 1997
    No recall
In owners' words

What ES250 owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON A VERY SUNNY DAY THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR CONTROLS STOP WORKING. WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR FOR 8 TO 10 MILES AND STOP THE CAR AND TRY OPENING THE DOOR AND THEN TRY THE POWER WINDOW IT STARTS TO WORK. IT FEELS THAT AS IF THE HEAT BUILDS UP IN THE CAR ON A HOT DAY AND CONTROLS STOP WORKING BUT WHEN I…
Complaint 10047524 · Nov 25, 2003 · 40 miles

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