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2018 Toyota C-HR Engine Problems

Complaints
39about this part
Share
12%of 328 total for the year
Median mileage
14,882miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Toyota C-HR, 12% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,882 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The epb malfunction came up on my screen while I drove my car it became I inoperable as I drove. I was driving to get on the highway and when I accelerated the car did not accelerate and my car was only able to go at about 5mph when the incident happened”

NHTSA complaint #11277248, filed 2019-10, 26,765 miles

“I purchased this car on march 9th, 2018 at 8:00 pm at heritage Toyota catonsville) and drove to work next day (march 10th, 2018). While driving to work on the highway route 100, the car suddenly and completely stopped / dead in the middle of highway and I almost got hit by another car behind me. I called the dealer (heritage Toyota catonsville where I purchased this vehicle) to get the car back and asked them to exchange another one but they refused. I'm really concerned about safety for my live when I have to drive this car on the highway to work everyday. …”

NHTSA complaint #11078467, filed 2018-03, 57 miles

“Driving on interstate at night all the sudden my car turns off, coasted off exit. Got it stopped and restarted it and got going again. Could have been major crash. It only has 13,000 miles on it and it was just in service department last week.”

NHTSA complaint #11309532, filed 2020-02, 3,000 miles

“When I accelerate from a complete stop. It makes a roaring noise that dies down once the car is in full swing. Toyota dealership is saying that it is a common problem for Toyota CHR and needs to be replaced. Replacement cost from my pocket is $12k”

NHTSA complaint #11756078, filed 2026-08

“My transmission failed and I took it to the dealership. They recommended I replace the transmission that would cost $11,000. I have 120k miles driven in my car and regular get it maintenance. After looking online I saw that I was not alone with the Ch-r model. It is ridiculous that a repair would cost half of a brand new car. This is very anti consumer behaviors coercing car owners to buy new cars since repairing them is so expensive.”

NHTSA complaint #11699085, filed 2025-11

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202126%
202058%
201998%
20183912%

Other parts of the 2018 Toyota C-HR

Transmission and drivetrain
217 complaints
Other or unknown
45 complaints
Electrical system
29 complaints
Brakes
25 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
18 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Toyota C-HR

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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