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Lexus ES250 problems by year

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the Lexus ES250 since 1990. The 1991 model year has 13 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and locks problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
27
Recalls
0
Worst year
1991
Model years
1990-2023

Lexus ES250 years to avoid

No model year of the Lexus ES250 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Lexus ES250 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Lexus ES250 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199119921993199519962023

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Lexus ES250 problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    8
  • Visibility
    4
  • Locks
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Lexus ES250 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2023-100
1996-1Engine00
1995-1Airbags01
1993-1Visibility00
1992-1Airbags01
1991-13Body00
1990-9Airbags06

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Lexus ES250

What years of the Lexus ES250 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Lexus ES250 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Lexus ES250?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Lexus ES250?

Airbags, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (4) and locks (3).

How many recalls does the Lexus ES250 have?

No recalls on record.

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