2018 Toyota C-hr
Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-15 | 17V717000 |
PARKING BRAKE | 28,764 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Transmission issue per car dealer |
| 2026-04-07 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The transmission in this specific car model for not only me, but others as well always have problems and go out at any … |
| 2026-04-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | It’s the transmission failure, most owners have complained about the same issues and Toyota ain’t doing nothing about it |
| 2026-03-31 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | On 3/31/2026, SUDDEN Power train failure occurred with 122k miles. |
| 2026-03-27 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The CVT transmission failed on my 2018 Toyota C-HR, which I purchased in 2022. The vehicle stalled in the middle of tra… |
| 2026-03-20 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The 2018 Toyota C-HR has a known continuously variable transmission (CVT) defect. Toyota should extend its powertrain … |
| 2026-03-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Complete transmission failure. |
| 2026-02-22 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | My transmission broke down, There have been multiple reports of CVT transmission failures. Toyota experimented with a n… |
| 2026-02-21 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission creating a very load whining sound and feels wrong. It sounds like it’s going to blow up. Mechanic said it… |
| 2026-02-20 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission completely gave up. Took it to be looked at and the people who service my car regularly were incredibly co… |
| 2026-02-20 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Bearing in transmission failed. Need to replace the whole transmission. Car is 8 years old and has 59,000 miles |
| 2026-02-06 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | On February 6, 2026 the transmission in my 2018 Toyota CHR began to malfunction while on interstate 90. IF the transmi… |
| 2026-02-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Purchased my car, kept up with regular maintenance. Toyota and another mechanic confirm that I need to replace my trans… |
| 2026-02-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT ONLY 74,000 MILES. VERY DISAPPOINTED TO FIND OUT THAT THEY ONLY HAVE A SPECIAL COVERAGE AVAILAB… |
| 2026-02-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The wheel bearings inside of the transmission of the 2018 CHR and newer models commonly fail and seize up causing the v… |
| 2026-01-28 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Vehicle has a cvt transmission and has faulty bearings. Started making a dragging rough noise. Needs a whole new transm… |
| 2026-01-24 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission failing, I’ve read this is extremely common on these cars. In Canada they have issued a recall on these ve… |
| 2026-01-21 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I left my apartment on my way to school when my vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. I was on a three la… |
| 2026-01-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Transmission failure due to CVT bearing failure |
| 2026-01-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Yes, Toyota has extended the warranty for the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) on certain C-HR models (specifical… |
| 2026-01-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transaxle assembly, consistent with a possible differential bearing fault no transmission fault I have been quoted of … |
| 2026-01-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2018 CHR has a faulty bearing in its transmission. This is a common problem in this make and model. Toyota is quotin… |
| 2026-01-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission bearings |
| 2026-01-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | CVT is making a Whining noise when driving. Cold it when it's heard the most but always there. Seeing posts that the … |
| 2026-01-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | CVT Transmission making Whining noise and shifting hard while driving. After extensive research I have discovered this … |
| 2025-12-26 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | When I was heading to work I started to hear a grinding sound. After my shift I drove my car to pickup my kids from sch… |
| 2025-12-22 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The CTV transmission failed with a check engine light and multiple error codes including front end collision warning fa… |
| 2025-12-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The car's transmission starts making noise at 81600 miles on odometer. I turned my car to Toyota certified repair shop … |
| 2025-12-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Transmission failure at under 100,000 miles |
| 2025-12-03 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I have a 2018 Toyota CHR with of course a CVT transmission. I am around 105k miles with normal maintenance and have had… |
| 2025-12-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I was told today, on 12/2/25, by the Toyota dealership that my 2018 Toyota C-HR has a prematurely defective bearing in … |
| 2025-12-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The CVVT broke. The dealership said a part broke and agreed that it was a "known issue" with this vehicle. Toyota was… |
| 2025-12-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I noticed a humming sound coming from my car about a month ago. After getting it looked at it is a transmission issue. … |
| 2025-12-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The eCVT transmission failed causing the vehicle to stop at highway speed. No warnings. Only warning was a whining so… |
| 2025-11-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Within the last 12 months, rodents have crawled into the engine chewing the wires due to being made o soybean. The fir… |
| 2025-11-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I am writing to formally request warranty service for my Toyota CH-R 2018, VIN [XXX] , currently with 88,341 miles. Des… |
| 2025-11-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The night of the incident November 16th, 2025, the transmission in my daughter's 2018 Toyota C-HR failed suddenly while… |
| 2025-11-14 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that there was an abnormal thumping sound coming from the vehic… |
| 2025-11-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I started experiencing a whirring noice coming from the engine of my 2018 Toyota CHR earlier this summer. I took it to … |
| 2025-11-12 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal whin… |
| 2025-11-12 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Faulty CVT transmission |
| 2025-11-11 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | My transmission failed and I took it to the dealership. They recommended I replace the transmission that would cost $11… |
| 2025-11-05 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | When I place my car in park and take my foot off the brake occasionally it will still drive. This has happened several … |
| 2025-11-04 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The issue I’m having with my vehicle is my transmission. When I drive it doesn’t want to shift smoothly, grinds and whi… |
| 2025-11-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The CVT transmission in my 2018 Toyota C-HR failed suddenly while driving. There were no warning lights, check engine i… |
| 2025-11-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Same Problem as almost all 2018 chr has. Bad transmission |
| 2025-10-30 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The issue is the bearing in my CVT transmission. I've been advised by three different shops/dealerships that this is th… |
| 2025-10-19 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | At just under 83,000 miles my transmission began to make a whining sound which increased upon acceleration. I immediate… |
| 2025-10-19 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I am reporting repeated transmission failures and unsafe driving behavior in my 2018 Toyota C-HR. The transmission was … |
| 2025-10-18 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I have a Toyota CHR 2018, bought it brand new in July 2018. I recently noticed a noise and when driving a difference wh… |