2012 Lexus CT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
39,937 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 43 complaints (34.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 30.2% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
Engine: 15; Service Brakes: 11; Unknown Or Other: 5; Air Bags: 4; Electrical System: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Suspension: 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 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 2
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 21 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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
2012: 1; 2013: 7; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2017: 5; 2019: 2; 2020: 7; 2021: 2; 2022: 3; 2023: 2; 2024: 6; 2025: 4
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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 10508120 · 2013-04-13 (April 13, 2013)
THERE IS A WELL KNOWN FLAW WITH TOYOTA HYBRIDS THAT TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS AND FIX. WHEN YOU BRAKE TO COME TO A STOP, IF THEY CAR ENCOUNTERS BUMPS OR POTHOLES, THE BRAKE PRESSURE WILL MOMENTARILY DECREASE AND THE CAR WILL SURGE FORWARD. IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO AFFECT CERTAIN VEHICLES, BUT RATHER ALL HYBRIDS. IT CAN LEAD TO A PEDESTRIAN BEING HIT OR OTHER ACCIDENT. IT IS MOST DISCONCERTING TO FEEL THE CAR LURCH FORWARD WHILE BRAKING TO A STOP. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND PUT PRESSURE ON TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL AND REPAIR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10508120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10509774 · 2013-04-27 (April 27, 2013)
A BLACK COMPUTER MODULE FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH AND IS HANGING BY A CORD BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10509774 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10610164 · 2014-07-13 (July 13, 2014)
COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER IN BOTH THE GAS ENGINE AND IN THE HYBRID ELECTRIC ENGINE WHILE GOING 70 MPH,BOTH THE ALARM SYSTEMS-AUDIBLE AND DASH WENT OFF. WITH NO POWER I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT CRASHING THE CAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10610164 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11685591 · 2025-09-07 (September 7, 2025)
The brake booster assembly has developed a leak in the pressure accumulator resulting in constant actuation to keep the pressure sufficient. Complete failure is impending with a C1391 code and loss of power brakes. Toyota has offered a CSP to address this issue but only for a very limited time and at the time of creation of said TSP only covered model years up to 10 years old. 2011-2013 CT200h models are not covered by this CSP. Furthermore due to the limited time period in which the CSP was active, many cars were not covered due to not devel…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11685591 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10986208 · 2017-05-17 (May 17, 2017)
DRIVING UPHILL ON A DIRT ROAD @ ~ 20MPH. GAS ENGINE RUNNING AT THE TIME. FAIRLY STEEP GRADE. ~6% GRADE UPHILL. CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE AT A RATE I WOULD COMPARE TO MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY. WAS UNSURE OF WHAT WAS GOING ON AT FIRST SO I DIDN'T ACTUALLY HIT THE BRAKES FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS AT WHICH POINT I WAS ALREADY AT 45MPH. THE FOUR PASSENGERS IN MY CAR WERE VERY CONFUSED. WE CHECKED THE FLOOR MAT FOR ANY OBSTRUCTIONS AND THAT IT WAS OPERATING CORRECTLY AND IT WAS. I SHUT THE CAR OFF, WAITED A MONTH NITE THEN TURNED IT BACK ON. IMMEDIATELY AS…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10986208 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10504582 · 2013-03-26 (March 26, 2013)
I PURCHASED MY TWO NEW 2012 LEXUS CT200HS IN DECEMBER 2012 WITH 23 MILES ON IT. ONE OF THEM HAS BEEN TOTALLY FINE. THE OTHER ONE, FROM THE FIRST DAY, HAD A VERY JITTERY RIDE. I RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THE RIDE WAS ABNORMAL AND THEY REPLACED ALL 4 MICHELIN TIRES. THE TIRE REPLACEMENT DID NOT CHANGE THE CARS RIDE OR BEHAVIOR. I'VE RETURNED TO 2 LEXUS DEALERSHIPS MULTIPLE TIMES AS WELL AS HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH LEXUS HQ, AND THEY'RE ALL NOW SAYING THAT THE CAR IS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. I CAN DEAL WITH A ROUGH RIDING CAR, BU…
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10504582 at NHTSA ↗