They wont honor the recall the phone number given is a busy signal and the car cant drive cause the struts are really bad. What can I do? *Tr
Vehicle safety record
1990 Lexus ES300 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1990 Lexus ES300 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (6) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 6 crashes, 1 fire and 5 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1991 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical ES300 year, for its age
#125 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Lexus ES300 problems
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No recalls for the 1990 Lexus ES300
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Lexus ES300. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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9 complaints about the 1990 Lexus ES300
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While pulling inside a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly accelerated into a brick wall. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealership requested by the insurance company. *Ak *sc *jb
When consumer was driving on the high way about 60 mph, her air bag deployed without a reason. She got out of vehicle to see if she had hit any thing, but did not find any potholes, nor any obstacles and no damages on her vehicle. *Ak
Violent deployment of air bag during collision caused cervical spine damage. Dup of 812606, added on 25-feb-98. *Ak
While driving at 10-15 mph there was a small collision and the air bag deployed which caused the driver severe damage to her upper body. Driver is now disabled for life because of the air bag deploying. She has had several operations on her neck. Dealer was a ware of the air bag problem, and did not warn any owners of the defect of the air bag. *Ak
Owner was driving car when the air bag deployed, resulting in an injury. *Ak
Vehicle's abs braking system failed while driving 15-20mph, driver crashed into a parked car .The master cylnder is leaking air into brake line and contaminated brake fluid. *Ak
Air bag did not inflate fully in front end collision.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT
Lexus ES300: every year compared
All ES300 years1990 Lexus ES300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Lexus ES300 | 9 | 0 | A | |
| 1990 Lexus LS400 | 24 | 1 | C | 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 ES300
Does the 1990 Lexus ES300 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Lexus ES300 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Lexus ES300?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (6), brakes (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 Lexus ES300 had?
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 26, 1995 and the latest on April 25, 2014. Of these, 6 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Lexus ES300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lexus ES300 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 ES300 years have the most complaints?
2002 (185), 2003 (140), 2000 (63). See every Lexus ES300 year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Lexus ES300 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