The steering wheel gets stiff, locks eventually and the car goes dead within couple of minutes while driving. Upon 1st diagnosis dealer reported that it was due to bad battery and they replaced the battery. But the same problem has repeated 3 times now within a span of 2 months. Dealer is not able to diagnose the problem whereas the same issue occurs every time. This is life threatening as the steering wheel locks while driving. I have been stranded in the middle of a street and major cross junctions.
The worst 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Steering1
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- Electrical1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid 289
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- All VINs under 21LE01 are expired as of July 10, 2025 Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump...
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
What 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Excessive oil consumption. Before the scheduled oil change at 40,000 miles, I checked the oil level and found no oil on the dipstick.
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Questions about the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid
Is the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid, fewer than a typical CT Hybrid model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid have?
No recalls on record.
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