2018 Toyota C-HR Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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
“Whining noise coming from transmission. Apparently, transmission bearing is not serviceable and new transmission is recommended.”NHTSA complaint 11578730 — filed 03/21/2024
“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
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Toyota C-HR: 189 of 294 complaints on file (64.3%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
