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#BS-1991-LEXES2-9701

1991 Lexus Es250

Based on reports from 19 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 19 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strutHIGH

2 owners reported structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut2 (11%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (11%)

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch2 (11%)

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls2 (11%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (5%)

Speed Control1 (5%)

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly1 (5%)

Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint1 (5%)

1991 Lexus Es250: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut Issues

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Lexus Es250, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Lexus Es250, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Lexus Es250, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Lexus Es250, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:power window devices and controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Lexus Es250. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

10E002000Mar 2010

SUSPENSION

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1991 Lexus Es250: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Lexus Es250?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Lexus Es250 is related to the structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1991 Lexus Es250 reliable?

The 1991 Lexus Es250 has 19 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1991 Lexus Es250 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1991 Lexus Es250 have any recalls?

Yes, the 1991 Lexus Es250 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Lexus Es250 problems start?

Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 40 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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