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Lexus ES250Model year report

1991 Lexus ES250 Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.5L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Lexus ES250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1991 Lexus ES250. The part named most often is latches, locks and linkages, with 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and engine cooling (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 19 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Latches, locks and linkages: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10047524, filed 2003-11, 40 miles

Body and structure: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #860728, filed 2000-04

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40 and 40 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1991 Lexus ES250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
ES 250 FWD2.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162319$3,550
ES 250 FWD2.5L 6-cyl5-speed manual172319$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1991 Lexus ES250 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 19 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 19 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus ES250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199113400—19—Not enough data
19909117,0000—19—Not enough data

All Lexus ES250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Lexus ES250 have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1991 Lexus ES250 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Lexus ES250 is reported most often?

Latches, locks and linkages is named most often, in 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.

Has the 1991 Lexus ES250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Lexus ES250 get?

The EPA rates the 1991 Lexus ES250 (ES 250, 2.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Lexus ES250 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40 miles and the middle half falls between 40 and 40 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.