1990 LEXUS ES250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 LEXUS ES250
The 1990 LEXUS ES250 has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (4 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 LEXUS ES250
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 LEXUS ES250, potentially affecting up to 12,657 vehicles.
Recall 10E002000 — SUSPENSION
| 12,657 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 RATE PLATE.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 LEXUS ES250
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 LEXUS ES250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THEY WONT HONOR THE RECALL THE PHONE NUMBER GIVEN IS A BUSY SIGNAL AND THE CAR CANT DRIVE CAUSE THE STRUTS ARE REALLY BAD. WHAT CAN I DO? *TR
WHILE PULLING INSIDE A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A BRICK WALL. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP REQUESTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK *SC *JB
WHILE PULLING INSIDE A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A BRICK WALL. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP REQUESTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK *SC *JB
WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY ABOUT 60 MPH, HER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A REASON. SHE GOT OUT OF VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE HAD HIT ANY THING, BUT DID NOT FIND ANY POTHOLES, NOR ANY OBSTACLES AND NO DAMAGES ON HER VEHICLE. *AK
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION CAUSED CERVICAL SPINE DAMAGE. DUP OF 812606, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1990 LEXUS ES250
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 LEXUS ES250 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 LEXUS ES250
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 LEXUS ES250
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS ES250
- 1990 LEXUS ES250 (current)
- 1991 LEXUS ES250 — 19 complaints
- 1992 LEXUS ES250 — 4 complaints
- 1993 LEXUS ES250 — 1 complaint
- 1995 LEXUS ES250 — 1 complaint
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- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
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- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints