1991 LEXUS ES250
1 recalls, 19 complaints - 27 TSBs
10E002000 Feb 11, 2010
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE ... Read more
Consequence
THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 30, 2004
WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SPEED. SHIFTED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Jun 16, 2004
Incident date: Jun 12, 2004
POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS DO NOT WORK. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jun 16, 2004
Incident date: Jun 12, 2004
POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS DO NOT WORK. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 25, 2004
Incident date: Mar 25, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND GET OUT. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *JB THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE UNLESS THE CONSUMER PAID FOR IT. THE ... Read more
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nov 25, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 2003
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 ... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 25, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 2003
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 ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Dec 19, 2000
THE KEY DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK DOORS. *CJ
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 21, 2000
Incident date: Mar 22, 2000
AUTOMATIC LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED TO RELEASE REAR LEFT SIDE DOOR. WOULD TRY MANUALLY & IT STILL FAILED TO RELEASE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT E ENTIRE LOCKING SYSTEM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Sep 13, 1996
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 8, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
VEHICLES HAS HAIR LINE FRACTURE IN CV JOINT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 8, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
VEHICLES HAS HAIR LINE FRACTURE IN CV JOINT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Aug 8, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
VEHICLES HAS HAIR LINE FRACTURE IN CV JOINT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLE.*AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Aug 8, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
VEHICLES HAS HAIR LINE FRACTURE IN CV JOINT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Aug 7, 1995
OIL LEAK IN SPARK PLUG WELLS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Aug 7, 1995
OIL LEAK IN SPARK PLUG WELLS.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
SUPPORT RODS OF TRUNK LID FELL DOWN ONTO PASSENGER'S NECK WHEN RETRIEVING GROCERIES. *SD
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Jan 4, 1996
Incident date: Jan 2, 1995
TRUNK GAS CYLINDER BROKE AND FELL ON CUSTOMER HEAD CAUSING HEAD INJURIES. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 1, 1995
Incident date: Nov 17, 1995
WHEN DRIVING CAR ACCELERATES AND CUT OFF . TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 29, 1995
WHEN AUTO WAS PLACE IN PARKED IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED INTO THE FREEWAY. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 LEXUS ES250
27 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0008-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-SB-0179-17 Obs
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-SB-0048-08 Obs
Dec 5, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0041-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
L-SB-0082-14
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
LSB008214
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the S
LSB009213B
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
L-BO-004-05 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
L-SB-0092-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
LSB001013
Feb 21, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devic
01202
Oct 11, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *TT
BO00501
Mar 23, 2001
150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LEXUS ES250
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA97008
Opened: Apr 23, 1997 , Closed: Apr 22, 1998
LEAKING FUEL TANK
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK
PE97003
Opened: Jan 21, 1997 , Closed: Apr 23, 1997
LEAKING FUEL TANK
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.
LEXUS ES250 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS ES250 across all model years (1990, 1991).
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Total Recalls
39
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths