LEXUS CT HYBRID · model year

2017 LEXUS CT HYBRID

6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2017LEXUSCT HYBRID carries 6 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 2017 CT HYBRID is unknown or other with 1 filings, followed by structure:body (1) and engine (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 2017 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.

6
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0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

6 filings

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

ComponentCount
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
ENGINE1
WHEELS1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
SERVICE BRAKES1

Recent Complaints

20250305SERVICE BRAKES

When actively pressing the brake pedal, a “squaking” or “fart” noise can be heard. Whether braking with speed, or at a standstill. This is causing a potential danger to the driver, and others due to potential compromised braking. Ongoing issue. No warning lights on dash. No codes. Not covered under Brake Booster/Pump Customer satisfaction program issued. I know this is a common issue and many have submitted reports about braking issues.

20240204EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Both low beam light suddenly go out at the same time.

20170506STRUCTURE:BODY

FAGAN ROUSSEAU REPORTING 05-06-2017 VEHICLE IN STORAGE IN A SHOW ROOM LEXUS 13025 W DODGE ST, OMAHA NE, NO NE TITLE NO SHIPPING IMPORT PAPERS IN DRIVERS SEAT BELT RANGE , NO INSURANCE CARD IN GLOVE BOX, NO DOT TIRE NUMBER LISTED WITH PURCHASE PAPERS, WARRANTY COVERS ONCE A MONTH AIR INSPECTION OF VAVLE STEM LOSING AIR, EPA= FILTERS FOR STORAGE OR DRIVER, ENGINE NUMBER FOR EMMSSIONS, DOT TRANSFER OF TRAVELED OWNERSHIP, ODOMETERSTATEMENT NOT LISTED. JAPAN TO USA TO MO TO NE TO STORAGE ROOM, PAINT ISPECTION OF NO WATER DAMAGE AFTER FACTORY PAYS TO UNWRAP AND WASH, SHIPPING DRIVER INSPECTION MISSING FROM SEAT BELT REACHABLE DRIVERS DOOR, TITLE OF OWNERS TO PROVE NO THEFT, CLASS C HAZMAT VEHICLE. MY PERSONAL RES IS 2276 ORCHARD ST , LINCOLN, NE 68503

20170506ENGINE

FAGAN ROUSSEAU REPORTING 05-06-2017 VEHICLE IN STORAGE IN A SHOW ROOM LEXUS 13025 W DODGE ST, OMAHA NE, NO NE TITLE NO SHIPPING IMPORT PAPERS IN DRIVERS SEAT BELT RANGE , NO INSURANCE CARD IN GLOVE BOX, NO DOT TIRE NUMBER LISTED WITH PURCHASE PAPERS, WARRANTY COVERS ONCE A MONTH AIR INSPECTION OF VAVLE STEM LOSING AIR, EPA= FILTERS FOR STORAGE OR DRIVER, ENGINE NUMBER FOR EMMSSIONS, DOT TRANSFER OF TRAVELED OWNERSHIP, ODOMETERSTATEMENT NOT LISTED. JAPAN TO USA TO MO TO NE TO STORAGE ROOM, PAINT ISPECTION OF NO WATER DAMAGE AFTER FACTORY PAYS TO UNWRAP AND WASH, SHIPPING DRIVER INSPECTION MISSING FROM SEAT BELT REACHABLE DRIVERS DOOR, TITLE OF OWNERS TO PROVE NO THEFT, CLASS C HAZMAT VEHICLE. MY PERSONAL RES IS 2276 ORCHARD ST , LINCOLN, NE 68503

20170506WHEELS

FAGAN ROUSSEAU REPORTING 05-06-2017 VEHICLE IN STORAGE IN A SHOW ROOM LEXUS 13025 W DODGE ST, OMAHA NE, NO NE TITLE NO SHIPPING IMPORT PAPERS IN DRIVERS SEAT BELT RANGE , NO INSURANCE CARD IN GLOVE BOX, NO DOT TIRE NUMBER LISTED WITH PURCHASE PAPERS, WARRANTY COVERS ONCE A MONTH AIR INSPECTION OF VAVLE STEM LOSING AIR, EPA= FILTERS FOR STORAGE OR DRIVER, ENGINE NUMBER FOR EMMSSIONS, DOT TRANSFER OF TRAVELED OWNERSHIP, ODOMETERSTATEMENT NOT LISTED. JAPAN TO USA TO MO TO NE TO STORAGE ROOM, PAINT ISPECTION OF NO WATER DAMAGE AFTER FACTORY PAYS TO UNWRAP AND WASH, SHIPPING DRIVER INSPECTION MISSING FROM SEAT BELT REACHABLE DRIVERS DOOR, TITLE OF OWNERS TO PROVE NO THEFT, CLASS C HAZMAT VEHICLE. MY PERSONAL RES IS 2276 ORCHARD ST , LINCOLN, NE 68503

20161220UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE HYBRID SYSTEM CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. MY VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO 0 MPH. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ALL THE CHECK ENGINE AND HYBRID LIGHTS WERE ON. I WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON AND SAFELY DRIVE IT HOME BUT THE ALERT LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WERE STILL LIT UP AND THE CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM WORDING WAS STILL PRESENT. AFTER BEING LOOKED AT BY MANUFACTURER ENGINEERS AND TESTING THE CODE THEY NOTIFIED ME IT WAS AN ANOMALY AND IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE. THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT.

Mileage: 250

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2017 LEXUS CT HYBRID have?
The 2017 LEXUS CT HYBRID has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 LEXUS CT HYBRID?
The most-complained component for the 2017 LEXUS CT HYBRID is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY and ENGINE.
Is the 2017 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.

Vehicle Safety Guides

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.