Lexus CT HYBRID problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
55,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 to 2017 model years. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 27 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 25.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 14.8% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 7.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
Air Bags: 6; Electrical System: 6; Engine: 6; Service Brakes: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Exterior Lighting: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Steering: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2016: 2; 2017: 8; 2018: 8; 2019: 3; 2020: 2; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10949973 · 2017-02-07 (February 7, 2017)
1) A LIGHT IN A DASHBOARD CAME ON SAYING "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM", I TOOK IT TO THE LEXUS DEALER , THEY CHANGED THE NON HYBRID BATTERY), CHARGED ME $350 FOR IT AND RESET THE COMPUTER. 2) A WEEK AFTER, THE LIGHT STARTED APPEARING AGAIN WITH THE SAME MESSAGE, THE MESSAGE APPEARED IN THE MORNING, IN THE WAY BACK HOME, COMING OUT OF THE SPEEDWAY , ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE DASHBOARD CAME OFF (BRAKES, ENGINE, ALL OF THEM) AND I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE CAR: NO BRAKES, NO STEERING, NO NOTHING. I TRIED RESTARTING THE CAR AGAIN, IT DID, AND THE NEXT D…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10949973 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11084707 · 2018-04-12 (April 12, 2018)
PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP OR PATCHY ROAD THE CAR SEEMS TO LOSE CONTROL. IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE CALIPERS HAVE LET GO AND THE SENSATION OF A CAR LUNGING FORWARD WITH NO DRIVER CONTROL. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS WHEN TRAVELING UNDER 50MPH AND I'VE HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES IN AN ABRUPT FASHION. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR.
Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11084707 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10899409 · 2016-08-30 (August 30, 2016)
EACH TIME THE FOG LAMPS ARE USED, SEEMS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POPS THE FOG LAMP GLASS. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. INCLUDING PIPING OF THE FACTORY FOG LAMPS THAT CAME ON THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE REPLACEMENTS. THE FOG LAMPS CANNOT BE USED WITHOUT POPPING.
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10899409 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11179936 · 2019-02-13 (February 13, 2019)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11179936 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11019923 · 2017-08-27 (August 27, 2017)
BOTH HEADLAMPS WENT OUT WITH 1 WEEK OF EACH OTHER. REPLACED WITH SYLVANIA H11 XENON BULBS AS RECOMMENDED BY AUTOZONE WEBSITE AS COMPATIBLE. INSTALLED BOTH LIGHTS, VERIFIED THEY WORKED, DROVE APPROXIMATELY .5 MILES TO STOP FOR LUNCH. TURNED OFF CAR AND ENTERED RESTAURANT. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES LATER, SOMEONE YELLED A CARS ON FIRE. FRONT OF MY CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAWED HOOD OFF AND DISTINGUISHED FLAMES. CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. LEXUS DEALER SERVICE REP SCOLDED ME THAT I SHOULD NEVER UT AFTER MARKET BULBS IN THEIR CAR…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11019923 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 0; 2014: 0; 2015: 0; 2017: 0