Lexus ES 250: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
The Lexus ES 250 has 5 model year(s) in the federal index and no scored complaint record yet, so this page carries the catalogue entry and the years we hold rather than a verdict.
Year-by-year data table
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | DATA PENDING | $2,730 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | DATA PENDING | $2,870 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 89 | BUY | $3,080 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | DATA PENDING | $3,150 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | DATA PENDING | $3,290 | 0 | 0 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
What goes wrong on the Lexus ES 250
Across every ES 250 model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Unknown Or Other2 complaints across all ES 250 years · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair$360–$940
- Service Brakes2 complaints across all ES 250 years · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles$580–$1,140
- Electrical System2 complaints across all ES 250 years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
- Wheels1 complaints across all ES 250 years · typical job: Wheel bearing or hub replacement$460–$920
- Power Train1 complaints across all ES 250 years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
- Lane Departure1 complaints across all ES 250 years · typical job: Camera module replacement and calibration$680–$1,700
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the most common Lexus ES 250 problem?
2 of the complaints filed against the ES 250 across all its model years sit in the Unknown Or Other group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04