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Lexus CT repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 39 repairs.
Lexus CT repair cost distribution
$2500+ (12%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Lexus CT 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Lexus CT in Oregon, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202021800 miUS $110 | Routine oil change and maintenance Replaced car battery (not hybrid battery) | ||
2014 Lexus CT 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Lexus CT in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jan 201723900 mi | Car was shaking upon start up during cold weather. Found a Service Bulletin of this known issue. Dealer fixed it as warranty item. | ||
2013 Lexus CT 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Lexus CT in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201895000 miUS $61 | engine compartment inspected, fluids topped off, belts & hoses inspected | ||
| Sep 2020108500 miUS $328 | Battery would not hold charge - no notification | ||
| May 2022128412 miUS $508 | Check engine light came on. Took to dealer for evaluation (and it was also time for regular maintenance). Mass Air Flow Sensor was not functioning and was replaced. Dealer did give me option to take it elsewhere but I have had good service with fair rates from my preferred Lexus service departments. | ||
| Lexus CT in Shanghai, China Jun 2017 - Mar 2020 | |||
| May 201899200 mi$500 | Wire broken | ||
| Jul 2018101060 mi$3000 | wire was broken and AC | ||
| Nov 2019105400 mi$200 | dead battery | ||
| Lexus CT in California, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201854000 mi | Warranty repair of front suspension that was impacting braking and stopping. Was a TSB Repair. | ||
2012 Lexus CT
Engine not specified
| Lexus CT in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| May 201445000 mi | CV axle | ||
2012 Lexus CT 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Lexus CT in California, United States Aug 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 201433000 miUS $80 | Leaking rear shocks. They were covered under warranty, but realignment was not even though getting the rear shocks fixed meant that the alignment would need to be checked. | ||
| Lexus CT in Florida, United States May 2015 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Jan 2016 | Passenger door lock actuator failed; replaced under warranty Driver side lock actuator went out two days later: replaced at no cost under warranty | ||
| Mar 201771000 mi | Rear passenger door lock actuator failed. Car was out of warranty. I wrote to Lexus and let them know that this was the 3rd failure out of 4 doors and they covered the cost (including P&L) to fix. | ||
| Lexus CT in South Africa Feb 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 201437200 mi | Was making a loose rattling sound similar to a worn CV joint sound but in the steering system. It was especially evident at low speeds over bumpy surfaces like cobble stones. Steering mechanism replaced. Apparently a known problem. | ||
| Lexus CT in Quebec, Canada Aug 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 201759646 miC $140 | Engine started very rough after being cold soaked. Injectors cleaned. rear engine mount diagnosed worn possibly contributing to vibration and noise when starting engine after being cold soaked | ||
| Lexus CT in California, United States Sep 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017105000 miUS $2750 | Head Gasket replacement | ||
| Jun 2018114000 miUS $400 | Replaced brake pads and resurfaced rotors | ||
| Lexus CT in Oregon, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201892000 miUS $150 | Roof trim piece blew off going down the interstate and had to be replaced | ||
| Lexus CT in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201638000 mi | Brake actuator. The noise was there since I got the car but incorrectly diagnosed until two weeks ago. | ||
| Lexus CT in California, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 201580000 miUS $45 | Passenger interior door handle broken and replaced | ||
| Lexus CT in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2016 - Oct 2018 | |||
| May 201765000 mi | Steering column assembly - replaced under L-Certified warranty Exhaust manifold assembly replaced | ||
| Lexus CT in Indiana, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 201444409 mi | Armrest latch diagnosed and lubricated. Replacement recommended if problem persisted. After 1 yrs, 2 months the problem has not reoccurred. | ||
| Lexus CT in Missouri, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Apr 201423700 mi | Driver's power seat grinding | ||
| Lexus CT in Maryland, United States Aug 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Mar 2018121000 mi | side gasket of moonroof (under glass) has plastic connections that have broken on both sides. appears to be functional without replacing. | ||
| Apr 2018122500 miUS $500 | Head gasket. Update: taking it to the shop end of May. Head gasket failure at Cylinder #1 (coolant leaked into cylinder). Gasket appears to be made of layered silicon and metal, and silicon portion failed over time. While head out being machined, many other systems updated/replaced, including electric water pump, timing chain, ECM updates (3), and rear oil-filled shocks that were failing. | ||
| Jun 2018124000 miUS $5600 | Piston #1 connecting rod broke, crippling engine. Entire short block assembly, previous head repair added to new block. Essentially rebuilt entire engine for a price equivalent to the value of the car. Although obvious in hindsight, at time of head gasket repair there was no indication of scoring or other sign of piston #1 excessive stress/strain. | ||
| Lexus CT in Quebec, Canada Feb 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Sep 201760760 mi | I replaced one headlight bulb. | ||
| Lexus CT in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201675100 mi | Sensor for smart key failing sporadically and USB charger not working ~75% of the time. Multiple diagnostics run, no root cause established & could not replicate problem. No repair performed problem ongoing. | ||
| Jun 2017100000 mi | Locking/latching mechanism on hatch does not always close securely. Dealer offered to replace mechanism but I declined it due to cost and so they cleaned it out and greased it instead. It now works better but still not 100%. Have decided to live with it since I know how to improve chances of success in getting it to close the first time. | ||
2011 Lexus CT 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Lexus CT in District of Columbia, United States Apr 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022130000 miUS $400 | Fluids changed and wheel alignment. | ||
| Lexus CT in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2018 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021223000 miUS $2800 | Head gasket. When first failed added Bars Leak and that worked for a couple of years and thousands of miles. | ||
| Lexus CT in California, United States Jun 2018 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Jun 2018129000 miUS $79 | Protective oil pan cover came loose | ||
| Lexus CT in Michigan, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201871000 miUS $180 | Replaced warn Pads and Rotors on all four wheels. | ||
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