84400 miles on car. About 2 weeks ago started hearing growl when driving. No warning lights or alarms, just noise. Fearing a failure of something could put my family at risk we stopped driving the car and immediately took it to an Independent car mechanic who confirmed the transmission is failing. He called around to transmission shops and they stated they do even try to work on the Toyota CVT…
2022 Toyota C-HR powertrain problems
moderate Owners of the 2022 Toyota C-HR have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain at roughly $2,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of October 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See powertrain across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
| Model year | powertrain complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 C-HR | 213 |
| 2019 C-HR | 63 |
| 2020 C-HR | 50 |
| 2021 C-HR | 16 |
| 2022 C-HR (this page) | 3 |
What stands out
Of the 5 model years of Toyota C-HR we track for powertrain problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
Owners are still filing on this — the most recent NHTSA powertrain complaint for this vehicle was logged 29 days ago.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Noise from the front end. Took vehicle to Toyota for diagnosis. Cvt transmission sneeds replacing
Had to replace transmission- Internal failure.
Had powertrain trouble with your 2022 Toyota C-HR?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2022 Toyota C-HR?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Toyota/C-HR.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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