Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2013CAREFULSerious complaints 1.8× usual, mostly brakes and engine
34 serious complaints of 40, the most about brakes (13) and engine (13); 1.8× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2013 vehicles.
What owners report
“The brake booster and pump are a known issue for all CT200 models 2011-2013. The brakes do not work as intended which is a safety issue. The attached file is acknowledgement by Lexus that this is an issue. Though they are not covering the problem”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Dec 2024
“I have to replace my 2013 Ct engine. When I started it, there was a horrible knocking noise. This came as a surprise, as it was fine the day before. I had it towed to Lexus. I was told that there was no oil in the engine and it needs to be replaced. What????? 1. No warning light came on 2.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Nov 2022
40 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 42 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 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, 134 hp · Drive: FWD
2013 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.