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ProblemsByVin Index / 2018-TOYOTA-C-HR / COMPLAINTS
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2018 Toyota C-HR owner complaints

279 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

powertrain 16 complaints shown

179 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/30/2023 ODI #11562711.0

When the driver of the vehicle is coming to a stop a loud whine is coming from the transmission area caused by the paper filter cartridge inside the transmission housing being plugged causing damage to the transmission due to no maintenance as indicated by the manufacturer. The manufacturer has indicated the transmission is bad and needs replacing after hearing it in the parking lot, but has also indicated this is a sealed system and does not need servicing... so which is it? The car industry gets to tell their customers that a wearable part does not need to be serviced any longer, but needs to be replaced when it fails from no service. The transmission has an actual paper filter cartridge inside the transmission and the only way to replace it is to remove the transmission pan, but was t

12/29/2025 ODI #11707587.0

My transmission went in my 2018 Toyota car and the dealer wants to charge me more than the cars worth. It only lasted until 83000 miles. Many others had the same complaint online and Toyota will not do anything about it. Took it in to the dealer when I was supposed to for maintenance. So frustrating that now I will have to get another car and can't afford it.

12/28/2024 ODI #11632820.0

The vehicle is making a very odd and distinct noise when accelerating, shifting, and/or idling. At a Toyota dealership, the diagnosis is that the transmission needs to be replaced. This issue first occurs around 72000 miles in conjunction with multiple malfunctioning lights turning on. There is a trend growing amongst the CHR community that vehicles manufactured in Turkey are developing transmission issues before or at the 100,000 mileage range.

12/26/2024 ODI #11632521.0

I have less than 60,000 miles on my vehicle and the transmission is failing. I had my local dealer check the car out and they confirmed it needs the transmission replaced at a cost of over $10,000.

12/25/2025 ODI #11707026.0

The CTV transmission failed with a check engine light and multiple error codes including front end collision warning failure and Electronic brakes failure. The car had supposedly passed a 125 pt inspection less than 5000 miles before this. In addition, the fluid had been replaced as recommended at about 60,000 miles.

12/22/2022 ODI #11498560.0

on December 21, my car would not accelerate while pulling out onto a 50pmh road. I took it to dealer where diagnostics were ran and nothing was found. 4 hours later after they worked on my brakes they said that my transmission was totally shot and needed total replacement for $10,000. The specifically said 4 hours prior that nothing transmission related came up on diagnostics and they could not replicate my acceleration issue when I first brought it in. How, all of the sudden 4 hours later, is there a complete replacement needed? and how does a transmission fail on a 4 year old car like that all of sudden. What if i was on the freeway? I could have been killed or injured. Google searches show many others are experiencing the same thing with the same vehicle yet no recall. Toyota is awar

12/17/2025 ODI #11705655.0

The eCVT transmission failed causing the vehicle to stop at highway speed. No warnings. Only warning was a whining sound that could have been mistaken for highway noise. When taken to a dealer this was beyond repair. Since this was a "sealed" transmission, no maintenance was required or recommended by the dealer. I have only had this vehicle maintained by the dealer. Other Toyota C-HR owners have had the same problem.

12/16/2022 90,000 mi ODI #11497763.0

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12/15/2025 ODI #11705107.0

I am reporting a defective CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) in my Toyota vehicle that completely failed at approximately 85,000 miles under normal driving conditions. The transmission did not exhibit abusive use or unusual load beyond everyday driving — just standard highway and city miles. At ~85,000 miles, the transmission began to exhibit significant performance degradation and mechanical failure, including (describe what happened — e.g., whining, slipping, failure to engage, loss of drive). Eventually it failed outright, leaving the vehicle inoperable and requiring a replacement transmission at substantial cost. Toyota has used this CVT design across multiple models, and there are numerous owner complaints and documented powertrain failures tied to Toyota’s CVT, including rep

12/15/2021 ODI #11443893.0

I have had this car since Oct of 2017, I bought it from Kerry Toyota of Florence ky, I have spent so much money on this car, and I'm at 59k miles. I have heard a whining noise for some time now, I took it to the dealership and they said there was nothing wrong but recently it got worse so I took it to an autobody shop that I trust and they said it was the transmission. So I took it to Kerry again it was still under warranty just by 1000 Miles. Turns out it was my transmission. I've never been rough on my vehicles obviously I drove it to 59K I should not have to get a whole new transmission. So I did some digging turns out MULTIPLE people have had the same issue with their 2018 CHR's. Also when I went to pick it up from the dealership it was dead so they jumped it for me. Then when I got to

12/14/2022 ODI #11497370.0

Per my mechanic my car has a CVT transmission issues hearing a whining noise coming from the front end sounds like its going to fall apart, I just bought this car only 7 months ago . The warranty is non exisitent the first month I had this car the battery died and I had to lose a day at work becuase of that and paid $400.00 for that .No warning lights for this issue I will filing a civil law suit, I'm a middle age woman trying to work and pay my bills and when something like this happens to a car I just bought it's so unfair. I dont have $8000 to spend on these repairs . This is my only means of transportation.

12/12/2024 102,000 mi ODI #11630445.0

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while his daughter was at a stop sign, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of low gear and the vehicle failed to respond as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified on the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

12/10/2025 ODI #11704142.0

CVT transmission went out at about 101,000, and is currently sitting in my yard.

12/09/2025 ODI #11704029.0

Vehicle: 2018 Toyota C-HR (Base Model) Issue: CVT Transmission Failure I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious defect in the CVT transmission of my 2018 Toyota C-HR. After owning it less than 2 years, the vehicle developed transmission problems that rendered it unsafe and ultimately undrivable. Multiple mechanics, including a dealership and a transmission specialist, confirmed the issue originates where the transmission meets the axle on the driver’s side. The recommended solution was a full transmission replacement, with repair costs quoted as high as $11,000, nearly equal to the car’s entire market value. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. There were no warning messages or lamps to indicate an issue prior to the incident that occurred. This situation raises

12/08/2025 ODI #11703614.0

I am currently at 75,000 miles on my Toyota CHR and starting to experience transmission failure related issues like shuttering, whinning and burnt smell. I have been unable to afford repairs for this vehicle. According to Toyota this is a problem with multiple Toyota CHR owners. There is a recall for this in Canada but has yet to be recalled in the USA.

12/07/2022 ODI #11496391.0

Bought a brand new 2018 Toyota CHR in 2018. Went to the dealer for every checkup. Whistling sound while driving that progressed louder as miles went up on it. Nothing else seemed wrong. No lights, no shifting issues, no warnings at all! Finally took it to the dealership at 72,000 for the answer to the whistling. Transmission failure! Contacted BBB with complaint. Toyota is not taking any responsibility due to the 60,000 mile warranty. To pay $26,000 for a vehicle that won’t even last 80,000 miles is a defect, plain and simple!

other 2 complaints shown

12/18/2025 ODI #11705909.0

Transmission failure at under 100,000 miles

12/04/2023 ODI #11558438.0

The Transmission of the car is failing at 75000. If the transmission failed while driving it would have caused me to wreck the car. The dealership notified me it was unsafe to drive with the failing transmission. I had driven on with this issues for 35000 miles.

brakes 1 complaint shown

11 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/04/2021 ODI #11442666.0

Electronic parking brake error warning lite up

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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