Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual
17 serious complaints of 20, the most about brakes (9) and engine (3); 1.0× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles.
What owners report
“Abs, traction control , brake, a yellow exclammation point, red brake light all come on, as warning lights on the dash board, and the breaks start to feel spongey and not work as well.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Sep 2024
“Engine started misfiring recently at engine cold start and from hybrid transition to engine startup. Engine light came on with reports codes P0302 and P0304. Additionally, another error code P0607 also was detected. Had a certified mechanic assess the car and replaced the four coils for the CT200h. No change in issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2024
20 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 42 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 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
2014 CT trims
| 200h |
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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.