Total Complaints
4 filings
LEXUS CT HYBRID · model year
2014 LEXUS CT HYBRID
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2014LEXUSCT HYBRID carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 CT HYBRID is unknown or other with 1 filings, followed by electrical system (1) and service brakes, hydraulic (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2014 CT HYBRID. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20230302SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2014 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal became firm while depressed. The ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle into parking lot, stopped, and turned off the vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the residence and later to a local dealer. The contact was informed by the dealer that the brake pump assembly and brake cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty or recall. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 100,500.
Mileage: 100,500
20230302SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
The contact owns a 2014 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal became firm while depressed. The ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle into parking lot, stopped, and turned off the vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the residence and later to a local dealer. The contact was informed by the dealer that the brake pump assembly and brake cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty or recall. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 100,500.
Mileage: 100,500
20190520ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE DRIVER DOOR ON MY CAR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY CAR. THE DRIVER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR STOPPED WORKING AT 60000 MILES, SO I SPENT THE $500 TO REPLACE IT. THEN THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR ACTUATOR STARTED ACTING UP, AND NOT WORKING. NOW MY DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL, THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 85000 MILES ON IT. THIS SEEMS TO ME TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE, NOT HAVING SOME KIND OF MANUAL OVER RIDE TO GET THE DOOR OPEN. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET A LOT, AND HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH TOYOTA/LEXUS VEHICLES. I AM A DISABLED VETERAN AND TRYING TO CRAWL OUT OF MY TINY CAR IS VERY PAINFUL. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I WERE TO GET IN A WRECK AND NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN MY DOOR.
Mileage: 85,000
20180521UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REPEATED ISSUES WITH FAULTY DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ON LEXUS CT AND TOYOTA PRIUS MODELS, RESULTING IN UNLOCKED DOORS AT TIMES WHEN LOCKED WOULD BE DESIRED. IN THIS PARTICULAR LEXUS CT, THE FIRST DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR STOPPED WORKING AT 36,000 MILES EXACTLY; DRIVER'S DOOR. THE SECOND STOPPED WORKING AT 39,000 MILES; DRIVER-SIDE REAR DOOR. THE THIRD STOPPED WORKING AT 39,500 MILES; PASSENGER- SIDE REAR DOOR. PROBLEMS OCCUR AS CAR IS STATIONARY BUT BEING PUT INTO GEAR; THEN PERSIST AS DRIVER IS IN TRANSIT. (FOR INSTANCE, IF THE DOOR DOESN'T LOCK, IT REMAINS UNLOCKED AS DRIVER IS AT STOP LIGHT.) SAME PROBLEMS ON A 2010 MODEL YEAR TOYOTA PRIUS, WHICH IS BUILT ON SAME OR SIMILAR PLATFORM AS LEXUS CT. REPLACED SIX DOOR-LOCK ACTUATORS IN 5 YEARS ON THIS 4-DOOR CAR.
Mileage: 36,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2014 LEXUS CT HYBRID have?▼
The 2014 LEXUS CT HYBRID has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 LEXUS CT HYBRID?▼
The most-complained component for the 2014 LEXUS CT HYBRID is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Is the 2014 LEXUS CT HYBRID safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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