2011 Lexus CT Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Lexus CT, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have to add 4-5 quarts in between oil changes. My engine consumes so much oil and I believe it's constantly burning. Also when I break it makes a loud electric braking noise. It's the hybrid breaking system and it's really loud.”
NHTSA complaint #11373999, filed 2020-11“Car shakes and shutters and is very reluctant to accelerate at low speeds, even with gas pedal pressed down. Then acceleration kicks in and it wants to bolt off.”
NHTSA complaint #11503914, filed 2023-01“The contact owns a 2011 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and brake warning light and check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the brake booster and brake booster pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11655185, filed 2025-04Related service bulletins
- 10058403Jun 26, 2015Lexus: due to purge vsv/pcv line separation in throttle body housing, some vehicles will experience malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and need to reprogram engine control/ecm…
- 10205359Aug 6, 2013Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10205358Apr 10, 2013Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10061293Jan 23, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061223Jan 23, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10045345Jul 19, 2012Lexus: new manifold assembly is available to improve condition of throttle actuator control system and engine failure of starting during ambient temperature below 23%f/-5%c…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Lexus CT
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Lexus CT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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