2019 Toyota C-HR Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 57%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Toyota C-HR, 57% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1- occassion #1 I made a slow right turn into a parking space at walgreens. I pressed the brake, the pedal went to the floor, the vehicle continued forward, jumped the curb and was stopped by a fence about 4 feet in front of the curb. No harm done. 2- I made a slow right turn into a parking space at sonic, the pedal went to the floor, the car jumped the curb, continued forward and started downward into a retention pond (empty, no water) I was able to stop the car after I took my foot off the pedal and it began to work normally. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388826, filed 2021-01, 49,000 miles“At 125,000 miles it has been discovered that my CVT transmission is failing due to a transmission bearing issue. Quoted repair cost for $14,000 despite CVT transmission failure is common on my model. Toyota has only offered extended warranties to Canadian residence $14,000 is something I don’t have and face repossession for the failed transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11706398, filed 2025-12“My 2019 Toyota CH-R started making a whoop whoop sound while in gear. i took it to the dealership about a week after the noise started, and they stated my transmission was broken/breaking. It only has 107,000 miles on it. I am looking online, and this is a common problem with the K114 transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11683326, filed 2025-08“While driving my vehicle, it is a consistent clicking loud noise. I had the vehicle checked out twice and both places said the same thing as it is explained down below: Transmission Replacement (Automatic): SEVERE INTERNAL TRANSMISSION NOISE- NOISE LOUDER W/ SPEED. NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY- DO NOT RECOMMEND DRIVING VEHICLE MAY BE CATASTROPHIC AND COME APART This statement is from the Toyota dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11754044, filed 2026-07“No warning lights, only noticed a new noise like a whirring sound that matches car speed, not acceleration. Had the car looked at and determined it was likely the same CVT transmission bearing failure most CHR owners are experiencing. Toyota is no help and estimates for repair are $6k to $10k from private transmission repair places. Now we have a dud of a car that we still owe money on that isn't even worth the price to repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #11753623, filed 2026-07Related recalls
- 18V710000Oct 11, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently…Covers: Toyota C-HR 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11038386Sep 22, 2026Although the Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care…
- 11038382Sep 16, 2026Although the Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care…
- 11038381Sep 15, 2026Although the Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care…
- 11038369Sep 4, 2026Some 2018 – 2019 model year C-HR vehicles may exhibit a grinding and/or whining noise from the transaxle while accelerating from 15 – 30 mph and/or decelerating from 30 – 15 mph…
- 11037194Aug 13, 2026Some 2018 – 2019 model year C-HR vehicles may exhibit a grinding and/or whining noise from the transaxle while accelerating from 15 – 30 mph and/or decelerating from 30 – 15 mph…
- 11037192Aug 13, 2026Although the Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care…
- 10170714Dec 3, 2019TT: On 2018-2020 model year C-HR vehicles follow the recommendations when performing the HVAC odor maintenance service using A/C Power Foam Evaporator Cleaner & Refresher.
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Toyota C-HR
33 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Toyota C-HR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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