2011 Lexus CT problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2011 Lexus CT sits mid-pack among CT years: 30 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 28, with no recalls and one closed investigation.
Brakes leads the complaint categories with 9 reports (30% of the total).
30
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations
4
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2011 compare to other CT years?
What are the most common 2011 Lexus CT problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 9 | 30% | new |
| Electrical System | 4 | 13% | new |
| Engine | 4 | 13% | new |
| Other | 3 | 10% | new |
| Airbags | 3 | 10% | new |
| Fuel System | 3 | 10% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 3% | new |
| Lighting | 1 | 3% | new |
| Speed Control | 1 | 3% | new |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“. ON THURSDAY, 11/7/13, I GOT INTO MY CAR TO GO TO WORK AND THE DASHBOARD GAUGE INDICATED THAT AIR PRESSURE IN ONE OF MY TIRES WAS LOW. I LOOKED BUT THEY APPEARED TO BE OK. I HEADED TO MY MECHANIC INTENDING TO STOP THERE ON THE WAY TO WORK. THE CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY ON THE STREETS AND THE HIGHWAY.…”
“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…”
“LEXUS IS AWARE OF A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS CAUSED FIRES DUE TO AN IMPROPER WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED ON TOYOTA PRIUS AND LEXUS CT200H VEHICLES. I ASKED FOR THIS TO BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (I WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE EXISTENCE OF IT TILL VERY RECENTLY, BUT IT EXPIRED IN…”
“Car shakes and shutters and is very reluctant to accelerate at low speeds, even with gas pedal pressed down. Then acceleration kicks in and it wants to bolt off.”
“CAR SHAKES VIBRANTLY AND MAKES A RATTLING NOISE WHEN STARTING. DOES IT AT TIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP ALSO. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. HAVE HAD EXHAUST MANIFOLD CHANGED AND TUNE UP BECAUSE SCANNER SHOW A MISFIRE ON A SPARK PLUG BUT NONE OF THOSE SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS…”
2011 Lexus CT — common questions
Is the 2011 Lexus CT reliable?
It is close to typical for the CT: 30 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.
What are the most common 2011 CT problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (9 complaints), engine (4 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints).
Does the 2011 Lexus CT have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Lexus CT.
Is the 2011 Lexus CT under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Lexus CT years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the CT years to avoid are 2013, 2012. The cleanest record among CT years belongs to 2016.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.