MYRModel Year Report

2013 Lexus CT

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2013 Lexus CT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:15:58.724Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus CT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2011: 22 complaints 2011 2012: 43 complaints 2012 2013: 43 complaints 2013 2014: 19 complaints 2014 2015: 15 complaints 2015 2016: 3 complaints 2016
2013: 43 complaints
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YearComplaints
201122
201243
201343
201419
201515
20163

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 40%

40% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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dash lit up like a xmas tree; braking became immediately unpredictable, spongy, and difficult to stop the car. error code c1391.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240601

My Ct200h has now recently started to leak fluid from the brake system has started to malfunction due to this known problem by Lexus on their 2013 CT200h brake booster/master cylinder as well as the actuator system problem which they had previously...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240327

There is a noise I am hearing while breaking which is the actuator trying to build pressure, but the pressure is being leaked out of the accumulator in the brake master cylinder, all of the “Brake” and “ABS” lights come on and you will hear...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240205

ENGINE 30%

30% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE SUNROOF ON MY 2013 LEXUS CT200H EXPLODED WITH A DEAFENING BANG. WINDOWS WERE ROLLED UP, AC RUNNING, SUNROOF CLOSED. I WAS NOT NEAR A BRIDGE, NOR WAS SOMEONE NEXT TO ME WHO COULD HAVE THROWN SOMETHING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%

7% of complaints: exterior lighting — 3 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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: _TIRE MALFUNCTION - IN MOTION - IN NEIGHBORHOOD - WHILE TURNING. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20200620

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Lexus CT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 Lexus CT reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus CT?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus CT have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.