2018 Toyota C-HR Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 294 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Toyota C-HR overview page.
What owners report
“General Defect with Transmission causing gear slippage at low RPMs from day one. Car can soft stutter to hard stutter going from idling position to…”NHTSA complaint 11544699 — filed 09/15/2023
“The transmission and torque converter both failed one morning. As soon as Iï¸ realized Iï¸ had a problem Iï¸ took it to the mechanic. My…”NHTSA complaint 11535058 — filed 07/28/2023
“This specific vehicle has a major issue with the transmission system that has not been addressed and ignored by dealer/seller. No warning lamps appeared notifying…”NHTSA complaint 11486988 — filed 09/28/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have engine problems?
Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Toyota C-HR: 37 of 294 complaints on file (12.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have in total?
294 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
