2018 Toyota C-HR
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2018 Toyota C-HR has 360 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 4.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (51% of all complaints), specifically: 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. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the contact called.
360
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
4.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
TRANSMISSION
184 complaints- • 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. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA C-HR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A HUMMING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OXNARD MITSUBISHI (805-483-5555, LOCATED AT 1345 N OXNARD BLVD, OXNARD, CA 93030), BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE
- • TRANSMISSION FAIL REPLACEMENT MALFUNCTION, AND A THIRD TRANSMISSION AGAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED THE CAR HAS 80,000. REPAIR TECH NOTED HE HAS HAD MANY ISSUES WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSIONS. *TR
“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. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
43 complaints- • DRIVER DOOR LOCK DOES NOT CONSISTANTLY UNLOCK WHEN CLOSING THE TRUNK OR USING THE WIRELESS REMOTE. LEFT STORE PUSHED UNLOCK AND ALL LOCKS UNLOCKED EXCEPT FOR DRIVERS DOOR HAS HAPPENED 12 TIMES SINCE MAY 31 2017 TOYOTA DIAGNOSED BUT CANT FIND THE ISSUE DUE TO INTERMITTENT TIMES HAVE 7 PEOPLE THAT CAN
- • THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE FOLLOWING ERROR MESSAGES APPEAR SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE "BRAKE OVERRIDE MALFUNCTION. VISIT YOUR DEALER", DRIVE-START CONTROL MALFUNCTION.VISIT YOUR DEALER", "ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW", "ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH. STOP IN A SAFE PLACE. SEE
- • I JUST PURCHASED THE NEW 2018 CHR. DRIVING HOME AND CAR ENGINE HAD A BURNING ODOR WITH EXHAUST FUMES, AND THE ENGINE SHIMMIED. I PULLED OVER AS I THOUGHT THE TIRE WAS FLAT. I WENT HOME AND GOT MY SON. HE CHECKED THE ENGINE AND IT WAS OVER HEATED. I HAD ONLY DRIVEN THE NEW CAR 60 MILES IN 2 WEEKS. WE
“DRIVER DOOR LOCK DOES NOT CONSISTANTLY UNLOCK WHEN CLOSING THE TRUNK OR USING THE WIRELESS REMOTE. LEFT STORE PUSHED UNLOCK AND ALL LOCKS UNLOCKED EXCEPT FOR DRIVERS DOOR HAS HAPPENED 12 TIMES SINCE MAY 31 2017 TOYOTA DIAGNOSED BUT CANT FIND THE ISSUE DUE TO INTERMITTENT TIMES HAVE 7 PEOPLE THAT CAN”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
36 complaints- • 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 C
- • 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
- • 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.
“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 C”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
26 complaints- • THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE FOLLOWING ERROR MESSAGES APPEAR SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE "BRAKE OVERRIDE MALFUNCTION. VISIT YOUR DEALER", DRIVE-START CONTROL MALFUNCTION.VISIT YOUR DEALER", "ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW", "ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH. STOP IN A SAFE PLACE. SEE
- • 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 C
- • TAKATA RECALL THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE AND WE HAVE CALLED OUR DEALERSHIP TO ASK TO SCHEDULE A DATE WHERE WE CAN TAKE IN THE CAR TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED. WE HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES NOW AND EVERY SINGLE TIME, WE WERE TOLD THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT YET BE CHECKED AT. WE HAVE EVEN
“THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE FOLLOWING ERROR MESSAGES APPEAR SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE "BRAKE OVERRIDE MALFUNCTION. VISIT YOUR DEALER", DRIVE-START CONTROL MALFUNCTION.VISIT YOUR DEALER", "ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW", "ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH. STOP IN A SAFE PLACE. SEE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
22 complaints- • WHEN DRIVING THERE AFTER USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THERE IS A WARNING ABOUT THE EPB MALFUNCTION. IT APPEARS CERTAIN CH-R MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS, BUT MY VIN DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ONE RECALLED.
- • The pre-collision system automatically turned off and said something along the lines of “not being detected” while I was driving in snow. I can be available upon request. If I have the pre-collision system on, & it automatically shuts off, I believe this could cause a potential wreck or some other
- • EPB Malfunction visit dealer Pre-Collision System Malfunction visit dealer vehicle has a rough drive, does not have the same shifting power on road.
“WHEN DRIVING THERE AFTER USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THERE IS A WARNING ABOUT THE EPB MALFUNCTION. IT APPEARS CERTAIN CH-R MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS, BUT MY VIN DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ONE RECALLED.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 360 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: 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. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: DRIVER DOOR LOCK DOES NOT CONSISTANTLY UNLOCK WHEN CLOSING THE TRUNK OR USING THE WIRELESS REMOTE. LEFT STORE PUSHED UNLOCK AND ALL LOCKS UNLOCKED EXCEPT FOR DRIVERS DOOR HAS HAPPENED 12 TIMES SINCE MAY 31 2017 TOYOTA DIAGNOSED BUT CANT FIND THE ISSUE DUE TO INTERMITTENT TIMES HAVE 7 PEOPLE THAT CAN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: 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 C
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE FOLLOWING ERROR MESSAGES APPEAR SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE "BRAKE OVERRIDE MALFUNCTION. VISIT YOUR DEALER", DRIVE-START CONTROL MALFUNCTION.VISIT YOUR DEALER", "ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW", "ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH. STOP IN A SAFE PLACE. SEE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Toyota C-HR — Year Comparison
How does 2018 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 360
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 10
- Injury reports
- 8
- Segment avg
- 80
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