2021 Toyota C-HR power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Toyota C-HR — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It will not drive forward and only in reverse. There is a known bearing issue but unfortunately this is past the 60k and no recall.”
filed Jul 7, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Toyota CH-R. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal whining sound that progressively became louder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission…”
filed May 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other C-HR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 C-HR | 41 | 75% |
| 2019 C-HR | 57 | 55% |
| 2018 C-HR | 198 | 66% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.