2019 Toyota C-HR
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2019 Toyota C-HR has 127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (39% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2019 toyota c-hr. while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, it reversed out of the driveway independently and crashed into a parked vehicle. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic f.
127
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.6x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
TRANSMISSION
50 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA C-HR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IT REVERSED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC F
- • 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 SPA
- • The contact owns a 2019 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an abnormal whining sound was coming from the rear axle hubs. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they informed him that they could not offer any assistance due to the vehicle being out of warran
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA C-HR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IT REVERSED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC F”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
30 complaints- • WHILE DRIVING 55 MILES PER HOUR IN HIGHWAYS CAR SPEED DOWN 20 MILES PER HOURS AND COULDN'T ACCELERATE. *TR
- • Unknown. I am a member of the military stationed in Germany. I purchased 2019 Toyota CH-R built to US specifications here in Germany. I am unable to register my vehicle on your website or toyota.com since my vehicle has never been registered in the US. Is there a way to register my vehicle in a
- • The system is malfunctioning. Indicators on dash come on showing pre collision system is off. And I have to manually go into the controls, turn it on, but it doesn't immediately turn on. I have to exit out, and enter the menu several times to get it to turn back on. It happens when idling and while
“WHILE DRIVING 55 MILES PER HOUR IN HIGHWAYS CAR SPEED DOWN 20 MILES PER HOURS AND COULDN'T ACCELERATE. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
9 complaints- • Vehicle only has 40K miles and it has been giving me battery issues along with an engine spurring sound. The vehicle stopped running suddenly and provided me with a check engine light as well as EPB malfunction. Contacted a mechanic and he believes it may be a manufacturer issues along with possible
- • This is unacceptable almost every CHR I have heard of has this same problem and Toyota refused to take responsibility for it! There transmissions in these cars are horrible and need to be addressed. Every 80k the transmission need to be replaced. Us people who continuously have to buy new cars or ne
- • This vechicle started getting noise since 2020 when it was below 60 thousand miles. It was reported to the dealer and the tech did not document well( as I know now). Car was in California from2021 to 2024 and same issues were reported and it was not documented or no action took. Car came to Illinois
“Vehicle only has 40K miles and it has been giving me battery issues along with an engine spurring sound. The vehicle stopped running suddenly and provided me with a check engine light as well as EPB malfunction. Contacted a mechanic and he believes it may be a manufacturer issues along with possible”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
7 complaints- • WHILE DRIVING 55 MILES PER HOUR IN HIGHWAYS CAR SPEED DOWN 20 MILES PER HOURS AND COULDN'T ACCELERATE. *TR
- • STARTED MY CAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CAR SAID TO BRING TO DEALER. WHEN I WAS BRINGING MY CAR TO THE DEALER SUDDENLY MY WHOLE DASH LIT UP AND MY CAR STARTED TO DRIVE STRANGE. THE DEALER THOUGHT IT WAS MY GAS CAP, BUT I MADE THEM CHECK MY CAR AND IT WAS RODENT DAMAGE TO THE WIRES. THEY SA
- • The contact owns a 2019 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked at a shopping center when she attempted to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called automotive roadside assistance who arriv
“WHILE DRIVING 55 MILES PER HOUR IN HIGHWAYS CAR SPEED DOWN 20 MILES PER HOURS AND COULDN'T ACCELERATE. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
7 complaints- • GOT INTO MY CAR AND CLOSED THE DOOR AND THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, THERE IS NO IMPACT POINT FROM A ROCK, IT JUST CRACKED RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES, IT'S A CRACK ABOUT 20 INCHES LONG, AFTER RESEARCHING THIS, I'VE FOUND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, I'VE ALSO SEEN SEVERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS
- • The system is malfunctioning. Indicators on dash come on showing pre collision system is off. And I have to manually go into the controls, turn it on, but it doesn't immediately turn on. I have to exit out, and enter the menu several times to get it to turn back on. It happens when idling and while
- • The camera that controls Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, and Automatic Emergency Braking shuts off during high-temperature weather. This was brought up to the dealer, and they dismissed it as normal. This occurs randomly and during the adaptive cruise control use. The car will be
“GOT INTO MY CAR AND CLOSED THE DOOR AND THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, THERE IS NO IMPACT POINT FROM A ROCK, IT JUST CRACKED RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES, IT'S A CRACK ABOUT 20 INCHES LONG, AFTER RESEARCHING THIS, I'VE FOUND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, I'VE ALSO SEEN SEVERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS ”
— 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 127 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA C-HR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IT REVERSED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC F
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: WHILE DRIVING 55 MILES PER HOUR IN HIGHWAYS CAR SPEED DOWN 20 MILES PER HOURS AND COULDN'T ACCELERATE. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: Vehicle only has 40K miles and it has been giving me battery issues along with an engine spurring sound. The vehicle stopped running suddenly and provided me with a check engine light as well as EPB malfunction. Contacted a mechanic and he believes it may be a manufacturer issues along with possible
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: WHILE DRIVING 55 MILES PER HOUR IN HIGHWAYS CAR SPEED DOWN 20 MILES PER HOURS AND COULDN'T ACCELERATE. *TR
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 2019 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
- 127
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 2
- Injury reports
- 4
- Segment avg
- 80
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