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2018 Toyota C-HR Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Toyota C-HR has 163 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Toyota C-HR

Powertrain
163
Other
33
Electrical
19
Brakes
14
Engine
9
Airbags
5
Structure
4
Steering
3

163

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 27, 2026POWER TRAINThe CVT transmission failed on my 2018 Toyota C-HR, which I purchased in 2022. The vehicle stalled i...
Mar 20, 2026POWER TRAINThe 2018 Toyota C-HR has a known continuously variable transmission (CVT) defect. Toyota should ext...
Mar 18, 2026POWER TRAINComplete transmission failure.
Feb 22, 2026POWER TRAINMy transmission broke down, There have been multiple reports of CVT transmission failures. Toyota ex...
Feb 21, 2026POWER TRAINTransmission creating a very load whining sound and feels wrong. It sounds like it’s going to blow u...
Feb 20, 2026POWER TRAINBearing in transmission failed. Need to replace the whole transmission. Car is 8 years old and has 5...
Feb 6, 2026POWER TRAINOn February 6, 2026 the transmission in my 2018 Toyota CHR began to malfunction while on interstate ...
Feb 5, 2026POWER TRAINPurchased my car, kept up with regular maintenance. Toyota and another mechanic confirm that I need ...
Feb 2, 2026POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION FAILURE AT ONLY 74,000 MILES. VERY DISAPPOINTED TO FIND OUT THAT THEY ONLY HAVE A SPECI...
Feb 1, 2026POWER TRAINThe wheel bearings inside of the transmission of the 2018 CHR and newer models commonly fail and sei...
Jan 28, 2026POWER TRAINVehicle has a cvt transmission and has faulty bearings. Started making a dragging rough noise. Needs...
Jan 24, 2026POWER TRAINTransmission failing, I’ve read this is extremely common on these cars. In Canada they have issued a...
Jan 21, 2026POWER TRAINI left my apartment on my way to school when my vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. ...
Jan 15, 2026POWER TRAINTransaxle assembly, consistent with a possible differential bearing fault no transmission fault I h...
Jan 15, 2026POWER TRAINYes, Toyota has extended the warranty for the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) on certain C-HR...
Jan 5, 2026POWER TRAINTransmission bearings
Jan 2, 2026POWER TRAINCVT is making a Whining noise when driving. Cold it when it's heard the most but always there. See...
Jan 1, 2026POWER TRAINCVT Transmission making Whining noise and shifting hard while driving. After extensive research I ha...
Dec 26, 2025POWER TRAINWhen I was heading to work I started to hear a grinding sound. After my shift I drove my car to pick...
Dec 22, 2025POWER TRAINThe CTV transmission failed with a check engine light and multiple error codes including front end c...

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