Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.1× usual
18 serious complaints of 24, the most about engine (7) and brakes (7); 1.1× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2011 vehicles.
What owners report
“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 needed to be replaced.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2025
“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.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Jan 2025
24 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 42 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 1.8L 4-cyl, 98 hp · Drive: FWD
2011 CT trims
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Lexus reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Lexus aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 134 hp | FWD | 42 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 4 | Service brakes (1) | — |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 134 hp | FWD | 42 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 3 | Service brakes (1) | — |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 134 hp | FWD | 42 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 16 | Service brakes (9) | — |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 134 hp | FWD | 42 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 20 | Service brakes (9) | — |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 134 hp | FWD | 42 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 40 | Service brakes (13) | — |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 134 hp | FWD | 42 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 51 | Engine (17) | — |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 98 hp | FWD | 42 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 24 | Engine (7) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Lexus CT200H 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | Lexus CT200H 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | Lexus CT200H 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 16 |
| 2014 | Lexus CT200H 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 20 |
| 2013 | Lexus CT200H 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 40 |
| 2012 | Lexus CT200H 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 51 |
| 2011 | Lexus Ct200h 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 24 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CT 200h | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 42 |
| 2016 | CT 200h | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 42 |
| 2015 | CT 200h | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 42 |
| 2014 | CT 200h | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 42 |
| 2013 | CT 200h | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 42 |
| 2012 | CT 200h | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 42 |
| 2011 | CT 200h | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 42 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.