- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Lexus ES250 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Lexus ES250 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2010 for the suspension.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical ES250 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Lexus ES250 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1990 Lexus ES250 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Lexus ES250: every year compared
All ES250 years1990 Lexus ES250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Lexus ES250 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1990 Lexus LS400 | 24 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Lexus ES300 | 9 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1990 Lexus SC400 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Lexus ES250
Does the 1990 Lexus ES250 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 Lexus ES250: suspension (February 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1990 Lexus ES250 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Lexus ES250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Lexus ES250 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus ES250 years have the most complaints?
1991 (13), 1992 (1), 1993 (1). See every Lexus ES250 year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Lexus ES250 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data