2013 Lexus CT Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 13, 2019 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CT Hybrid years
Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid. That ranks 6th out of 6 CT Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 52,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other2 · ~52,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~52,000 mi
Steering1 · ~52,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other2100%52,000——
Electrical System150%52,000——
Steering150%52,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 1 complaints
2017: 1201712019: 120191

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Lexus CT Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Electrical System · received Feb 13, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11179936

Excessive oil consumption. Before the scheduled oil change at 40,000 miles, i checked the oil level and found no oil on the dipstick.

Unknown or Other · received Nov 2, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11042271

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid?

Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CT Hybrid model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.