2018 Toyota C-HR problems and complaints
Owners have filed 319 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota C-HR. The most-reported areas: Power Train (211), Unknown Or Other (43), Engine (38).
Key takeaways
- 319 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 211 | 66% |
| Unknown Or Other | 43 | 13% |
| Engine | 38 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 29 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 2% |
| Steering | 4 | 1% |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 1% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 1% |
| Structure | 4 | 1% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-09
The cvt transmission completely failed making the car undriveable
Power Train - filed 2026-09-09
Purchased vehicle in Costa Mesa, CA. Mileage on vehicle when taken to auto repair shop: 70,037. Request for transmission fluid replacement and diagnostic on front end noise. Notes from Auto Repair Shop: Performed transmission service with cvt service kit. Technician test drove customer vehicle and confirmed there...
Steering,power Train,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-09-03
The car suddenly started shaking and making a weird noise and it turns out the transmission went out. I know I’m not the only one with this issue.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.