1990 Lexus ES 250 24 valve 4 cam V6
Summary:
I'll never own anything but a Lexus from now on
Faults:
The day after I got the car the power steering pump went out. A month later, the new power steering pump went out.
At 130,000 miles the E.G.R. valve had to be replaced.
Right side tail light had a short in it.
High pressure power steering hose leaks and needs to be replaced.
Speedometer cable broke at 145,000 miles.
General Comments:
My Lexus is a great car. It was affordable and one of the few decently priced used Lexus' you'll find. It's a great road car and despite a few problems has been very good to me.
The only problem with owning a Lexus is paying for the repairs. The cheapest repair was a $30.00 speedometer cable. The most expensive thus far, a $600.00 high pressure power steering hose that can only come from the dealer.
The ES250 is also very hard to find, which in turn, makes finding parts a bit difficult.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th August, 2001
2nd Apr 2004, 02:44
I was wanting to do the power steering pump myself is it easier to get to from the under side because I just don't see it from the upper side. I have a leak, but need to track it down :/
10th Sep 2004, 13:00
My car's power steering high pressure hose is leaking. The auto shop want $100 for the hose and 5 hours labor for it. Is it reasonable. I checked autozone, the pressure hose is for $25. Is this hose the high pressure one. And I can't believe it will cost 5 hours to replace it.
Thanks.
3rd Sep 2005, 23:47
5 hours is very unreasonable. It should not take more than a half hour. An hour if you goof off.
31st Jul 2002, 15:03
I had the same power steering hose fail. It is a common problem with that car. But don't get ripped off by the dealer for $600. Sheez.
I went to a hydraulic hose repair company and they repaired the hose for $80. It's a little tricky taking it in and out, but you can do it yourself.