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Lexus CT

2011–2015 only

185 classified complaints

2011–2015 Lexus CT models have 185 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Master cylinder and booster, typically surfacing around 26,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011–2015 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lexus CT report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2011–2015 only

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 50 complaints

Median onset: 26,500 miles. 4.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 26 complaints

Median onset: 101,200 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 25 complaints

Median onset: 58,000 miles. 4.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 15 complaints

Median onset: 37,000 miles. 46.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 7 complaints

Median onset: 112,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 20,000 miles. 28.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 6 complaints

Median onset: 14,350 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011–2015 model years. See the full Lexus CT report for every year and full specs/safety data.