2013 Lexus CT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Lexus CT, 5% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2013 Lexus CT 200H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated, the brake pedal was depressed and the ABS, traction control, and master warning lights illuminated. The message Check ABS System was displayed. The cruise control feature then became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who retrieved DTC: C1391, indicating an abnormal leak in the brake actuator accumulator; however, the contact was unaware of which parts needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11689139, filed 2025-09, 200,000 miles“The engine constantly rattled/shudders violently upon initial start for about 20-30 seconds, and check engine light is on. Driving, acceleration, and fuel economy has decreased/worsened. A mechanic in santa monica stated that the obd readings show random engine's cylinders misfires; and a three-day physical observation after the intake manifold removal shows: unexplained coolant oil contamination issues, oil mixed with coolant at expansion tank, raw fuel on cylinders, fuel blow by, and repeated spark plugs burning after each replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11204907, filed 2019-05Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus CT
19 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus CT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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