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2016 Lexus CT Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 6 CT years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2016 Lexus CT has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 6 CT model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 99 injuries and 99 deaths.

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
99 / 99
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
42
43 city / 40 hwy

Top 2016 Lexus CT problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (33%)
  2. Electrical System1 (33%)
  3. Engine1 (33%)
2016 Lexus CT complaints: complaints filed per month1Apr 2016Dec 2023Dec 2024
3 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Dec 2024; peak Apr 2016 (1).

2016 Lexus CT recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 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.

2016 compared with other CT years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Best019042
2015Good4016042
2016No verdict1003042

All Lexus CT years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Lexus CT a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Lexus CT ranks worst among CT model years (Complaint Index 100/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus CT?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 6 miles.
Does the 2016 Lexus CT have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Lexus CT in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Lexus CT?
EPA rates the 2016 Lexus CT at 42 MPG combined (43 city / 40 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.