2011 Lexus CT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CT years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lexus CT. That ranks 3rd out of 6 CT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (8 complaints, 36%), typically at around 47,402 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Lexus CT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | 36% | 47,402 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 18% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 14% | 62,402 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 14% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 14% | 83,100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 38,803 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 32,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Lexus CT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Lexus CT.
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NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
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 horn quit working, but the alarm that came from the horn still works. I suspect it's the clock spring.
There is an issue with the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies that causes this vehicle to brake poorly. These parts are known to malfunction in Lexus CT 200h models and recognized by Lexus/Toyota. This issue needs to be extended into a recall for the vehicle due to the danger it poses…
I was driving my 2011 Lexus CT 200h and while driving my vehicle abruptly came to a stop in the middle of the road posing a safety risk to me and my passengers without warning. Up until this time, I had not received any "Check Engine" lights or any indication of failing units. At the time my car…
The contact owns a 2011 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and brake warning light and check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the brake booster and brake booster pump were faulty and…
I was driving my Lexus ct200h and the traction control, brake light, and two other lights came on the dash. I took it in to Toyota and they indicated that this was a common problem with both Prius models and ct200h models. Their exact verbage in the service ticket was: TECH FOUND CODE C1391…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus CT?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Lexus CT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Lexus CT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CT model years, the 2011 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.