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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2020 Toyota C-HR Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
51about this part
Share
77%of 66 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Toyota C-HR, 77% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“Started hearing a whining noise shortly after buying this car and found out it is an internal bearing failure inside the CVT transmission that is widely known in these vehicles to fail but there has been no recalls to correct the problem and could cost me money I don't have to get it fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #11743202, filed 2026-06

“Purchased a used 2020 Toyota CH-R at Fairless Motors in the Philadelphia, PA area. As I was driving homw, noise at front right began. Took to mechanic as per dealer's request and was diagnosed with a transmission failure that required a complete replacement at $11,500. I purchased the car for $20,000, only drove it for one day and am now stuck making $500 per month payments for a car that does not run”

NHTSA complaint #11704821, filed 2025-12

“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 it’s a sealed transmission. I will need to replace the entire transmission. Also my vehicle is also discontinued.”

NHTSA complaint #11769508, filed 2026-10

“Transmission bearing is going out. I hear a whine noise while driving. And took it to a Transmission shop and was told the Transmission bearing goes out alot on these types vehicle. And i just bought this car used 1 month ago.”

NHTSA complaint #11747331, filed 2026-06

“The transmission no longer works on my husbands relatively new vehicle, only turning five years old not even a full two months ago. He took it to a dealership in Culpeper, VA to get inspected and was told it needs a CVT transmission replacement totalling a large sum of money which is arguably the full value of the car. Not only has my safety and his safety been compromised due to this issue, but also the safety of our families and other fellow drivers on the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11660952, filed 2025-05

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20211747%
20205177%
20196557%
201821766%

Other parts of the 2020 Toyota C-HR

Other or unknown
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology