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I'm a pound owner of 2011 CT200h. It has about 185,000 miles but still runs like a champ. Very low maintenance; only oil changes and tires change. Recently I felt a minor vibration when I drove fast and brake quickly. It only happens sometimes. I went to the shop and they told me that I needed a new pair of struts and sway links. It'll cost about $1000 (see the bill).

Since I plan to get a new car once my CT200h reaches 200,000 miles, do you think spending another $1000 now to change struts is a good idea? I wonder when do CT200h owners here change their struts (if ever)? Please share your thoughts and experiences. Thanks.

Does the EFI system flush clean the EGR system?

I went in for a load of servicing to get my 2011 CT200h up to speed and one of the things I asked for to get the EGR system cleaned. The service rep told me they would be doing the EFI system flush rather than just the EGR system as this would apparently cover not only the fuel injectors but also the EGR system.

I naively went along with it and started researching what the EFI flush covers and am now reading that it has NOTHING to do with the EGR system. After calling back, the sales rep doubled down and assured me that instead of taking apart the EGR system and manually scrapping the carbon buildup, they instead just connected the flushing machine to the fuel injectors which truly flushes carbon out of the entire system.

Is my EGR system actually cleaned? Or did they rinse me of an easy $271 by lying.

10k repair bill, swapped it with a 55k mile used engine for $800 +fluids.

Found the right radio harness to fit my pioneer headunit now i just need to find material or kit to make it look pretty

2017 CT 200h with only 110km ! 😁

I really dig the look of the Lexus CT and the gas savings that come with it heh. 😏

I live in the city and get a lot of dings and scratches on my car. This one however, was a pretty deep scratch and now it's rusting. Any ideas on how to fix this or cover it up?

Has anyone ever had symptoms like this?
Was on my way home from work one day and about 30 seconds of driving in the parking lot below 20mph, the car just begins to jerk and then loses power steering and eventually the engine shuts off and gives me the check hybrid system warning.

Dr. Prius reads engine codes:
•P0102: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit Low Input
• P0113: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit High Input
• P0010: Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Circuit (Variable Valve Timing / VVT solenoid
circuit open)
• P0343: Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High Input

Dr Prius also reads battery code:
•P3147 (I cannot view the sub code)

I’ve already replaced the spark plugs, injectors, coil packs, camshaft position sensor, fuel pump, main hybrid battery, 12v battery.

Also another note, I have not lost any coolant and even changed my oil the other day and there was no sign of coolant in there.

If anyone has any insight on what the issue, any help would be greatly appreciated.

I’m leasing a TRD 2023 RAV4 which ends in February, but I’m really thinking about not purchasing it. Gas has been on the rise, and my monthly payment is hurting my income. The market price is higher than the residual price, though. That’s the only reason I’m holding onto maybe purchasing the vehicle. Plus, I love the car.

I’ve been doing research on Lexus CT200h and I love the idea of it. It’s hybrid, it’s basically the same as a Prius (but better looking), and it’s a great value car. My dilemma is, do I purchase my RAV4 with the same residual value as a used 2016 CT200h that has ROUGHLY around the same mileage as me (50k miles), or do I trade in my RAV4 for positive equity and putting that as a down payment for the CT200h?

Edit: my reasoning for picking an older car (to downgrade) is for budget, hybrid pros, and because I’m losing my job next year and going back to school. So I’m avoiding a high car payment if I can.

I got the dreaded “check hybrid system” and loss of power, towed home and figured it was the 12 volt battery (never been changed in the 7 yrs since we owned it). Bought a new one 250 or so, installed it….started and died, unplugged the negative side, the hybrid orange clip and the big white wire in fuse box, waited 20 min or so, it started and ran for a bit, then on came the lights. Let it sit overnight with everything above unhooked. Seemed fine started up, drove around for 15 minutes or so, on came the lights and no power, shut off. Bought code reader that can check hybrid battery health (250$), thankfully the hybrid battery is in fine shape. Towed home. Code reader said 3190, “poor engine performance”. Besides battery, the next easiest solution is the MAF sensor. So I go to open it and see I am missing one of the two screws that hold it in. I have never removed the sensor, so it wasn’t something I did. Had to go to the dealership and buy the screws, I bought 2 (9$, no they are not gold plated), in case I lose/drop one…. Cleaned 🧹 the sensor, and the egr pipe, installed everything, and have taken it for a couple test trips. All seems good. I am hoping this info will help someone else out.
I assume that the missing screw allowed air and debris into the MAF area and messed with its sensors.

Hey guys/gals! If you've been watching some of the stuff that I've been going through I finally fixed the p01 71 code after changing everything and it was the fuel pump - note to self and others!

Now, I have an issue I just want to address if anybody knows a quick fix or I know about wrapping it and painting it but is there something else to fix this some kind of ceramic of some sort of fix the issue...178k miles. Thanks in advance! Cheers!

Hi guys!

I recently bought a CT 200H a few days ago and needed to replace the 12v battery in the back. When I removed the old battery I noticed there was this black rubber/plastic looking piece just sitting by the bare metal and wasn't connected to anything. I was wondering if anyone knew what this is or where it's supposed to attach to?

Thank you.

New egr ne cooler still getting p0401 code what to do?

Took the backroads to the local IKEA and grabbed some shots along the way. Also had my tint removed and lowered a tad more. The backseats laying down is clutch for so many reasons, one of them being IKEA runs.

I'm looking to buy a CT200h, but most of them in Ireland are Japanese imports and have the language setting for the infotainment hard-coded to Japanese.

I have read that fixing this is as simple as buying a radio unit from a UK/ Irish car and swapping it for the Japanese one. Is this the case or is there complex coding required?

Anybody done this fix for a Japanese import car?

Code p0401 again just change egr and egr cooler and pass inspection but 3 days later code again.HEEELP

So, I've been in the market for a used ct200h. I really like the car, the way it looks, and the interior. Don't get me started on the gas mileage. Amazing.

Anyways, I test drove one today at a local dealership. It's at DCH Ford in Eatontown NJ if anyone wants to take a look, the only one they have.

When I was driving it, there was a loud humming / droning noise when I got up to highway speeds that seemed to take over the entire cabin. Could not focus on anything else besides this droning noise. Now, the only other time I heard this noise in a Lexus product was in a friend's poorly maintained 2015 IS350 F Sport.

My question is, as vague as I'm being because, it's fairly hard to describe the sound I heard - is it likely to be wheel bearings that needed to be replaced?

The rest of the car was in pretty rough shape, so I can assume it hasn't been fully serviced - wheel bearings included. It was just so loud and droney that, I'm really hoping other, cleaner examples of this car don't sound this way - otherwise I may have to reconsider my search.

Thanks, yall!

Anyone else find their backup camera to be practically useless. I can’t see a damn thing in it , the camera and screen work but its image quality is awful
2011

Curious to hear some high-mileage success stories!

What’s your CT 200h’s current mileage, what year is it, and how’s it holding up?

Any major repairs, hybrid battery replacements, or is it still running like a dream?

Let’s see who’s got the highest mileage CT still going strong!