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Used Lexus CT: the years to buy and the years to skip

Every Lexus CT from 2011 to 2017: what each year typically sells for (about $10,500 to $17,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2011, 2014–2017. Look harder at or skip 2012–2013.

2011–2017 Lexus CT

A Lexus-badged hybrid hatchback based on the Prius, known for excellent fuel economy and reliability.

Years to target: 2011, 2014–2017. Look harder at or skip: 2012–2013. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.

$10,500–$17,000typical asking price, target years

42 mpgcombined, EPA

5 seatsfront or rear drive

Lexus CT 2011 to 2017 by model year
Year	Typical price	Verdict	Crash rating	Typical miles
2011	$10,500	Target	Not rated	~155,000
2012	$11,500	Look harder	Not rated	~145,000
2013	$12,500	Look harder	Not rated	~135,000
2014	$13,000	Target	Not rated	~125,000
2015	$14,500	Target	Not rated	~115,000
2016	$15,500	Target	Not rated	~105,000
2017	$17,000	Target	Not rated	~95,000

Worth knowing

2012: owner complaints spike (51, mostly the engine).
2013: owner complaints spike (40, mostly the brakes).
Acceleration is slow, the ride is stiff, cargo space is small, and the dated infotainment never offered smartphone mirroring.

The trim we'd park in our garage

Look for a 2014 or later car with the refreshed styling and better cabin; the F Sport adds sport-tuned suspension and seats, and the navigation package adds a larger screen.

On the test drive

Check that the hybrid system starts smoothly and the climate control blows cold, since both rely on hybrid components. On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check.

Safety tech

Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2017.
Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2017.
Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.

Also worth comparing at this price

Toyota Corolla 2014–2016 · $11,500–$13,500
Acura ILX 2014 · $14,500
Toyota Camry 2015–2017 · $12,000–$14,500

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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.