2018 Toyota C-HR problems and complaints
Owners have filed 325 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota C-HR. The most-reported areas: Power Train (215), Unknown Or Other (44), Engine (39).
Key takeaways
- 325 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 215 | 66% |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 | 14% |
| Engine | 39 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 29 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 2% |
| Steering | 4 | 1% |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 1% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 1% |
| Structure | 4 | 1% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-13
am filing this complaint regarding a transmission failure in my 2018 Toyota C-HR that left me stranded on the freeway and created a serious safety hazard. The vehicle experienced a transmission-related failure that caused it to lose its ability to operate properly while I was driving. As a result, I was left stranded ...
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-13
Transmission bearing defect
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-05
Warning light comes on frequently saying EPB need service. This is a known recall for this car but for some reason my vin # is not on recall list.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.