2014 Lexus CT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Lexus CT has 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: on apr, 19th 2016 lexus and toyota sent enhanced warranty on the brake actuators on these vehicles: 2006 ' 2007 gs 430, 2007 ' 2011 gs 450h, 2008 ' 2011 gs 460, 2007 ' 2012 ls 460, and 2006 ' 2008 rx 400h seem like the real problem haven't been solved and cars that were build after those years s.

1 crash report 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

11 complaints

50%

• ON APR, 19TH 2016 LEXUS AND TOYOTA SENT ENHANCED WARRANTY ON THE BRAKE ACTUATORS ON THESE VEHICLES: 2006 ' 2007 GS 430, 2007 ' 2011 GS 450H, 2008 ' 2011 GS 460, 2007 ' 2012 LS 460, AND 2006 ' 2008 RX 400H SEEM LIKE THE REAL PROBLEM HAVEN'T BEEN SOLVED AND CARS THAT WERE BUILD AFTER THOSE YEARS S
• Brake system completely went out while driving with no warning. Traction control lights came on, abs lights came on and other warnings. Vehicle had to be towed as the vehicle had no brakes what so ever. Vehicle was taken to the dealer. It is a known problem with the hybrid cars from toyota and lexus
• As stated above, I own and maintain a 2014 Lexus Ct200H. My issue is specifically with the factory ABS and brake booster pump that recently failed due to an internal leak of the pump causing the brakes to feel very unsafe for road use. There are actually two ongoing bulletins already in regards to t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ON APR, 19TH 2016 LEXUS AND TOYOTA SENT ENHANCED WARRANTY ON THE BRAKE ACTUATORS ON THESE VEHICLES: 2006 ' 2007 GS 430, 2007 ' 2011 GS 450H, 2008 ' 2011 GS 460, 2007 ' 2012 LS 460, AND 2006 ' 2008 RX 400H SEEM LIKE THE REAL PROBLEM HAVEN'T BEEN SOLVED AND CARS THAT WERE BUILD AFTER THOSE YEARS S”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

3 complaints

14%

• THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING. AFTER SPEAKING WITH SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO WORK ON THIS TYPE OF CAR AND ISSUE AND THEY HAVE ALL SAID THAT "3RD GENERATION PRIUS ENGINES ALL HAVE THIS LEAKING HEAD GASKET PROBLEM, NO OTHER GENERATION HYBRID ENGINE FROM TOYOTA OR LEXUS DOES". WHY WASN'T THIS RECALLED? I DON'
• Engine rattles due to head gasket failure and subsequently stops working and defaults to “service hybrid system” this can occur while driving and cause a collision.
• Engine started misfiring recently at engine cold start and from hybrid transition to engine startup. Engine light came on with reports codes P0302 and P0304. Additionally, another error code P0607 also was detected. Had a certified mechanic assess the car and replaced the four coils for the CT200h.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING. AFTER SPEAKING WITH SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO WORK ON THIS TYPE OF CAR AND ISSUE AND THEY HAVE ALL SAID THAT "3RD GENERATION PRIUS ENGINES ALL HAVE THIS LEAKING HEAD GASKET PROBLEM, NO OTHER GENERATION HYBRID ENGINE FROM TOYOTA OR LEXUS DOES". WHY WASN'T THIS RECALLED? I DON'”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

• ABS, TRACTION CONTROL , BRAKE, A YELLOW EXCLAMMATION POINT, RED BRAKE LIGHT ALL COME ON, AS WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD, AND THE BREAKS START TO FEEL SPONGEY AND NOT WORK AS WELL. THE ACTUATOR STARTS TO BUZZ EVERY FEW SECONDS TRYING TO KEEP PRESSURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT IT CANNOT DUE TO A
• I’m reporting a serious safety issue with my 2014 Lexus CT200h involving the brake booster and ABS pump/accumulator system. This issue is well-documented across Lexus CT200h and Toyota Prius V models, which use the same components. Lexus quietly issued a Customer Support Program (CSP) for the affect

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ABS, TRACTION CONTROL , BRAKE, A YELLOW EXCLAMMATION POINT, RED BRAKE LIGHT ALL COME ON, AS WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD, AND THE BREAKS START TO FEEL SPONGEY AND NOT WORK AS WELL. THE ACTUATOR STARTS TO BUZZ EVERY FEW SECONDS TRYING TO KEEP PRESSURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT IT CANNOT DUE TO A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints

• WE NOTICED A FUEL SPILL UNDER CAR AS WE PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY. BROUGHT CAR INTO LEXUS DEALER. WE WERE TOLD THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED AND MUST BE REPLACED. THEY TOLD US THE DAMAGE WAS DUE TO ROAD HAZARD AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WE HAD NOT NOTICED ANYTHING UNUSUAL IN THE DAYS PRIOR TO THIS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WE NOTICED A FUEL SPILL UNDER CAR AS WE PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY. BROUGHT CAR INTO LEXUS DEALER. WE WERE TOLD THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED AND MUST BE REPLACED. THEY TOLD US THE DAMAGE WAS DUE TO ROAD HAZARD AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WE HAD NOT NOTICED ANYTHING UNUSUAL IN THE DAYS PRIOR TO THIS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

• DOOR LOCKS ON VEHICLE DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DOOR LOCKS ON VEHICLE DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 22 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: ON APR, 19TH 2016 LEXUS AND TOYOTA SENT ENHANCED WARRANTY ON THE BRAKE ACTUATORS ON THESE VEHICLES: 2006 ' 2007 GS 430, 2007 ' 2011 GS 450H, 2008 ' 2011 GS 460, 2007 ' 2012 LS 460, AND 2006 ' 2008 RX 400H SEEM LIKE THE REAL PROBLEM HAVEN'T BEEN SOLVED AND CARS THAT WERE BUILD AFTER THOSE YEARS S
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING. AFTER SPEAKING WITH SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO WORK ON THIS TYPE OF CAR AND ISSUE AND THEY HAVE ALL SAID THAT "3RD GENERATION PRIUS ENGINES ALL HAVE THIS LEAKING HEAD GASKET PROBLEM, NO OTHER GENERATION HYBRID ENGINE FROM TOYOTA OR LEXUS DOES". WHY WASN'T THIS RECALLED? I DON'
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: ABS, TRACTION CONTROL , BRAKE, A YELLOW EXCLAMMATION POINT, RED BRAKE LIGHT ALL COME ON, AS WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD, AND THE BREAKS START TO FEEL SPONGEY AND NOT WORK AS WELL. THE ACTUATOR STARTS TO BUZZ EVERY FEW SECONDS TRYING TO KEEP PRESSURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT IT CANNOT DUE TO A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: WE NOTICED A FUEL SPILL UNDER CAR AS WE PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY. BROUGHT CAR INTO LEXUS DEALER. WE WERE TOLD THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED AND MUST BE REPLACED. THEY TOLD US THE DAMAGE WAS DUE TO ROAD HAZARD AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WE HAD NOT NOTICED ANYTHING UNUSUAL IN THE DAYS PRIOR TO THIS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)