Lexus CT years to avoid
No model year of the Lexus CT stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Lexus CT years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Lexus CT complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lexus CT problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes60
- Engine36
- Electrical17
- Airbags13
- Driver assistance8
- Fuel system7
- Body7
- Transmission5
- Acceleration5
- Visibility4
- Suspension4
- Lights4
Lexus CT problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 94 | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 82 | 16 | Brakes | 0 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2014 | 79 | 19 | Brakes | 75,000 | 0 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 51 | 45 | Brakes | 55,651 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 52 | 43 | Engine | 40,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 75 | 23 | Brakes | 50,000 | 0 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Lexus CT
What years of the Lexus CT should you avoid?
No single model year of the Lexus CT has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Lexus CT?
2015, 2014 and 2011 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (16, 19 and 23).
What is the most common problem with the Lexus CT?
Brakes, with 60 complaints across all years, followed by engine (36) and electrical (17).
How many recalls does the Lexus CT have?
No recalls on record.
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