Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (64.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Power Train complaints here are 7.6× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 189 · 64.3% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 37 · 12.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 26 · 8.8% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 20 · 6.8% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 · 2.7% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 8 · 2.7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 294 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 17V717000 · 2017 · reported 11/15/2017
If the EPB cannot be applied, there is an increased risk of a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked on a hill without being placed into "Park." Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“Whining noise coming from transmission. Apparently, transmission bearing is not serviceable and new transmission is recommended.”NHTSA complaint 11578730 — filed 03/21/2024 · POWER TRAIN
“Whirring sound from front end when you start to accelerate and get louder as you speed up. Dealer recommended replacing transmission for thousands of dollars...”NHTSA complaint 11569160 — filed 01/31/2024 · POWER TRAIN
“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota CH-R. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, an abnormal clicking noise was detected…”NHTSA complaint 11566550 — filed 01/19/2024 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 189 of 294 NHTSA complaints (64.3%), followed by unspecified/other issues (40), engine (37), electrical system (26). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
294 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 17V717000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
