AI Damage2016 Lexus CT reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Lexus CT filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. The maker issued 10 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 10
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.8 L · hybrid · 4 cyl
- CVT
Drive: FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
accumulators begin to leak internally, as they share the same part numbers. Therefore, the actuator will buzz every few seconds trying to keep pressure in the braking system to a safe operating level of gas pressure to no avail due to this leak in the actuator.
Every car sold in America goes up to a speed that is illegal everywhere in America. Countless lives would be saved if cars were unable to go over 120 mph for example--a speed that no one can argue they should have a right to go, and no reasonable driver would ever approach
While driving for business, I use the navigation and info component very often. I use the weather and traffic constantly as it helps me to avoid dangerous weather and traffic jams. These components of my car do not work.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,523 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 48% most complained about).
On average one model year of the CT has 25 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
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- TSB
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating…
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- POL
This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be…
- POL
UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- TI
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- Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus CT?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Lexus CT?
NHTSA lists 10 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Lexus CT from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.