2014 Lexus CT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2014 Lexus CT ranks as the Best year among 6 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 0 and 19 total complaints. Brakes account for 58% of complaints, but no recalls have been issued for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #6 of 6 CT years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 19
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 42
- 43 city / 40 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2014 Lexus CT problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes11 (58%)
- Engine3 (16%)
- Electrical System2 (11%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
- Other1 (5%)
- Structure & Body1 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brake actuators or ABS/brake booster pumps reportedly failed, sometimes causing a sudden and complete loss of braking with warning lights coming on.
- Owners describe head gasket leaks that led to engine knocking, rattling, or a shift into 'service hybrid system' mode while driving.
- One owner reported a cracked fuel tank that leaked fuel in the driveway shortly after purchase, at low mileage.
- A passenger's side door handle reportedly fractured and detached from the vehicle.
- Engine misfires at cold start with trouble codes were reported, along with coil replacements that did not resolve the issue.
- An airbag non-deployment during a rollover crash was reported, resulting in injury.
2014 Lexus CT recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Lexus CT fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 43 MPG
- Highway
- 40 MPG
- Combined
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other CT years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Lexus CT reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Lexus CT is rated Best among the 6 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 0 and no recalls.
- What problems does the 2014 Lexus CT have?
- Owners most often reported brake issues, making up 58% of the 19 complaints filed, followed by engine problems such as head gasket leaks.
- Does the 2014 Lexus CT have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Lexus CT.
- What year Lexus CT should I avoid?
- Among the years tracked, 2013 is rated Avoid with a complaint index of 80, while 2014 is rated Best with a complaint index of 0.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Lexus CT?
- The EPA rates the 2014 Lexus CT at 42 mpg combined (43 city / 40 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550.