Lexus Es250 1991
Model Es250 made in 1991 by Lexus got 19 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts, suspension. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 2.5l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/24/21 | 21/31/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 4 | 90 824 |
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 4 | 90 824 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E002000 | RIDE CONTROL, LLC | E (Equipment) | 12657 | 03/15/2010 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/11/2010 | 02/11/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor front strut mounts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors, nissan, or toyota.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| BO00501 | 03/23/2001 | 619119 | Subject regarding new seat belt tongue plate stopper service parts. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 01202 | 10/11/2002 | 10000251 | Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt | 02/20/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE97003 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/21/1997 | 04/23/1997 | 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. | ||||||
| EA97008 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/23/1997 | 04/22/1998 | 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Oil leak in spark plug wells. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/13/1996 | 1 | 07/30/1993 | |
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 06/12/2004 | 4 | ||
| Power windows and locks do not work. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 11/20/2003 | 40 | 1 | 08/10/2000 |
| 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. *la | |||
| The key does not lock or unlock doors. *cj | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| When auto was place in parked it jumped out of gear and rolled into the freeway. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicles has hair line fracture in cv joint and right front axle.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicles has hair line fracture in cv joint and right front axle.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 1 | ||
| 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 *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 03/22/2000 | 1 | 01/30/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Support rods of trunk lid fell down onto passenger's neck when retrieving groceries. *sd | |||
| 01/02/1995 | |||
| Trunk gas cylinder broke and fell on customer head causing head injuries. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicles has hair line fracture in cv joint and right front axle.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicles has hair line fracture in cv joint and right front axle.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/17/1995 | |||
| When driving car accelerates and cut off . tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 09/30/2004 | 2 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 06/12/2004 | 4 | ||
| Power windows and locks do not work. *ak | |||
| 11/20/2003 | 40 | 1 | 08/10/2000 |
| 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. *la | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | SOUTHFIELD | 48034 | MEADE LEXUS | 248 372 7177 |