Toyota C-HR Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 347 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Toyota C-HR across 5 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (215). The words owners use most often: “cvt transmission” (20% of reports).
- 347power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $11,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- CVT transmission: mentioned in 69 of 347 complaints (20%)
- Whining noise: mentioned in 35 of 347 complaints (10%)
- Started making: mentioned in 18 of 347 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Toyota C-HR at $11,350, and half of them between $10,200 and $13,750.
Based on 57 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2021–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 347 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Toyota C-HR power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:axle hubs
Model years: 2019
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach.
Risk: If the bolts loosen and damage the rear brake components, or cause a rear wheel to detach, it would increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier sub-assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Y.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission failure that toyota has already recognized in some vehicles. They have not covered all vehicles that are showing the same issues as the ones covered in the service program.
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…
Fred Anderson Toyota dealership said a bearing which is internal is going bad The manufacturer does not sell the kit as my transmission is called a CVT and itâs a sealed transmission. I will need to replace the entire transmission. Also my vehicle is also discontinued.
Unknown, âI recently received a Customer Support Program notice from Toyota regarding a known transmission noise affecting certain 2018 Toyota C-HR vehicles. My vehicle exhibits the exact symptoms described in the bulletinâspecifically, a small plane-like engine sound when driving between 20…
Transmission slippage and failure
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota C-HRs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 347 owner complaints about power train for the Toyota C-HR. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota C-HR power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Toyota C-HR?
Owners report a typical cost of $11,350 (half paid between $10,200 and $13,750), from 57 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Toyota C-HR?
The most frequent phrase is “cvt transmission”, in 69 of 347 complaints, followed by “whining noise” (35).
See all Toyota C-HR problems.