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 replaced. Dealer nor manufacturer produced this part anymore. However, problem recurred, and had not been resolved.
The worst 1991 Lexus ES250 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body3
- Locks3
- Acceleration2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
Problems by type
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- Body3
- Locks3
- Acceleration2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
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
EA97008
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Lexus ES250 21
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement Certification Labels
- LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in
- The purpose of
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014:
What 1991 Lexus ES250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 dealer had recently done work on the distributor, transmission and brakes. There were no burn marks around the engine. The fire started under the passengers door where the brakes were located. The consumer felt that the dealer did not seat the brakes properly and this could have caused the accident. *sc
Power windows and locks do not work.
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 drive around the car cools off and controls seem to work. I did not notice this behavior in the cold weather.
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.
The key does not lock or unlock doors.
Intermittent stalling.
Vehicles has hair line fracture in cv joint and right front axle.
Trunk gas cylinder broke and fell on customer head causing head injuries. Tt
Support rods of trunk lid fell down onto passenger's neck when retrieving groceries.
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Questions about the 1991 Lexus ES250
Is the 1991 Lexus ES250 reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1991 Lexus ES250, 13.0 times a typical ES250 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Lexus ES250?
Body and structure, with 3 complaints. Next is locks (3).
How many recalls does the 1991 Lexus ES250 have?
No recalls on record.
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