2012 Lexus CT: common problems and reliability
One of the worst CT years.
One of the Lexus CT years to avoid. All CT years
51 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 CT?The 2012 Lexus CT has 51 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Lexus CT vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other CT years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the CT?
Across the 7 CT model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2016) to 51 (2012). With 51 complaints, the 2012 CT sits above the model's median of 20.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
The sentiment among owners is overwhelmingly positive, centered on exceptional reliability, low running costs, and high fuel economy.
Owner insights cover all generations of the CT. See the full CT owner picture and every model year.
Other CT model years
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