2013 Lexus CT engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Lexus CT — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Early morning cold start in open loop engine starts to rattle and knock. Cleaned out EGR system, including intake manifold. Engine still rattles and knocks. Swapped out ignition coils and fuel injectors with new still and still the same thing. DTC sets after a week of troubleshooting for P0303…”
filed Jun 29, 2024
“At about 165-170,000 miles Lexus dealer advised leaking oil from timing chain area. Apparently it is a known issue from this engine (both CT200h and Prius) suffer from this issue. Didn't realize there is a TSB but since way out of warranty and not a recall they offered to fix for $3500. Hard to see…”
filed Dec 21, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other CT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 CT | 3 | 16% |
| 2012 CT | 15 | 35% |
| 2011 CT | 4 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Lexus CT
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.