MYRModel Year Report

2018 Toyota C-HR

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2018 Toyota C-HR
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota C-HR Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2018: 292 complaints 2018 2019: 101 complaints 2019 2020: 53 complaints 2020 2021: 32 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2022 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2018: 292 complaints
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YearComplaints
2018292
2019101
202053
202132
20222
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 64%

64% of complaints: power train — 187 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA C-HR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED AND PARKED, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS, CRASHED INTO A POLE, AND THEN STARTED TO ROLL FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO JUMP INTO THE VEHICLE TO STOP IT FROM ROLLING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180705

Just rolled over 100K miles and the Toyota service center just diagnosed it saying we need a new transmission. Upon further researching, it turns out the noise that started at 80k miles was actually the transmission failing.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230910

Transmission went bad after 90K but the buzzing sound has been coming from transmission since 50-60k

NHTSA ODI report, 20230907

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 37 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 3%

3% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20171129 — parking brake

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota CH-R vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will update the programming of the skid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0W.

Campaign 17V717000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Toyota C-HR — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (187 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V717000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2018 Toyota C-HR reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota C-HR?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.