2018 Lexus CT problems
The 2018 Lexus CT was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.8 Hybrid. The 1.8 Hybrid has serious faults that affect the cars of that year.
2018 Lexus CT score: good reliability
Calculated using only 2 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine6.62 faults
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension9.6Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.2 times the defects normal for its age
- Brakes8.7Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.5 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering9.6Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.2 times the defects normal for its age
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights8.1Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.7 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior8.3Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.7 times the defects normal for its age
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2017 Lexus CT
- Score: 7.3 → 8.1
- No longer affected by: defective weld between the fuel tank and the filler pipe: leak and fire risk (rest of the car)
1.8 Hybrid engine in the 2018 Lexus CT
Names: CT 200h
- With caution
1.8 Hybrid 136h (2ZR-FXE + THS-II, 136 hp combined, 2009-2015)
136 hp · 2ZR-FXE
The engine itself is reliable, but cars with this version are already between 11 and 17 years old: check that the Prius III campaigns were carried out (brake actuator, hybrid system software) and inspect the condition of wear items (12 V battery, water pump, hybrid battery).[2][3]
Faults that affect 2018 cars
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsBrake actuator failure (hard pedal, loss of assistance)Yes, it is a documented fault on the Prius III: the diaphragm of the brake actuator's accumulator can degrade and make the pedal very hard, forcing you to brake with much more force. Toyota ran a campaign in 2013; there are also owner reports of actuators failing after the warranty had expired.
- High severityFrequency: RareElectronicsDegradation or premature failure of the hybrid batteryIt is a component that generally lasts very well (there are units above 300,000 km), but there are isolated cases of premature failure, mainly on the Auris Hybrid, between 77,000 and 80,000 km, with repairs of around €2,800-3,000. We have not found a manufacturer campaign for this.Repair: €2,800–€3,000
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Lexus CT reliable?
The 2018 Lexus CT was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.8 Hybrid. The 1.8 Hybrid has serious faults that affect the cars of that year.
Is the 2018 Lexus CT better than the 2017?
Our score goes from 7.3 in 2017 to 8.1 in 2018. No longer affected by: defective weld between the fuel tank and the filler pipe: leak and fire risk (rest of the car).
What is the best year for the Lexus CT?
According to our score, the best are 2022, 2021, 2020 and 1 other years with the same score (8.1/10). The year with the worst score is 2010 (6.2/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2018 Lexus CT have?
The most important ones documented for 2018 cars are: brake actuator failure (hard pedal, loss of assistance) (1.8 Hybrid, critical severity) and degradation or premature failure of the hybrid battery (1.8 Hybrid, high severity).
Own a 2018 Lexus CT? Tell us what faults you have had and at how many kilometres. Report your fault.
Sources
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- Lexus CTWikipedia · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
- Toyota Prius 3 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Toyota Prius 3 : avis et témoignages de propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French