2014 Lexus CT Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,920miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Lexus CT, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,920 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 head gasket is leaking. After speaking with several mechanics who work on this type of car and issue and they have all said that 3rd generation prius engines all have this leaking head gasket problem, no other generation hybrid engine from toyota or Lexus does . Why wasn't this recalled? I don't understand how toyota and Lexus get away with a shoddy product that creates a $5-8k expense on their vehicles that is a design flaw and issue with this generation hybrid engine. My car is only worth about $10k, so paying to fix this seems like a bad choice. …”
NHTSA complaint #11404552, filed 2021-03, 92,920 miles“Engine rattles due to head gasket failure and subsequently stops working and defaults to “service hybrid system” this can occur while driving and cause a collision.”
NHTSA complaint #11530264, filed 2023-07“Engine started misfiring recently at engine cold start and from hybrid transition to engine startup. Engine light came on with reports codes P0302 and P0304. Additionally, another error code P0607 also was detected. Had a certified mechanic assess the car and replaced the four coils for the CT200h. No change in issue. New issue developed this past Monday with an engine temperature light flashing on. Stopped and put a half liter in the coolant reservoir. Engine temperature light did not come back on. Took the car to a certified mechanic and told him to pressure test the coolant system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11585050, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 10205359Aug 6, 2013Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10205358Apr 10, 2013Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Lexus CT
11 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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