2018 Toyota C-HR engine problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Toyota C-HR — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving when the dashboard lights all turned on and started getting warning messages too. The gas pedal wasn't giving anymore and the car would not accelerate. Luckily I was able to roll into a parking lot where we waited almost 2 hours for a tow. The car fortunately was still running so we…”
filed Jun 26, 2026
“I own a 2018 Toyota C-HR with approximately 117,600 miles. The vehicle has developed a transmission bearing failure, causing a loud whining/humming noise that increases with vehicle speed. I have been informed that the bearing inside the transmission is failing. This appears to be a premature…”
filed Jun 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other C-HR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 C-HR | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 C-HR | 4 | 7% |
| 2019 C-HR | 9 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Toyota C-HR
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.