2018 Toyota C-HR power train problems
198 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Toyota C-HR — 66% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmissions on these vehicles have well issues. The only reason I bought the one I did was because the Carfax report falsely started that the transmission had been replaced. Toyota knows it's a safety hazard and can fail at highway speed but will not take responsibility. I bought the car and…”
filed Aug 1, 2026
“There was a loss of power while driving. As I pressed on the gas, the engine would rev, but the vehicle would not accelerate. This is a major safety risk.”
filed Jul 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other C-HR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 C-HR | 14 | 44% |
| 2020 C-HR | 41 | 75% |
| 2019 C-HR | 57 | 55% |
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.