2018 Toyota C-HR complaints

Just like everyone else with a 2018 CHR transmission making a loud whining sound then needs a new one

Not even 80k miles and the transmission is out. Come to find out this is a very common problem with these cars and you cannot even order the proper parts to fix it. So now we are out of a car that does not even have 80k miles on it.

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the transmission. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and denied a claim from the owner. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Transmission problems

I am writing to report a serious and potentially dangerous defect with my 2018 Toyota C-HR. Shortly after purchasing this vehicle, I began experiencing multiple issues related to the transmission. The car makes a persistent whining noise while accelerating, which was immediately concerning for a new vehicle. More alarmingly, the vehicle sometimes suddenly stops accelerating and begins to jerk unexpectedly while driving. This has happened on the road and creates a hazardous situation for myself and other drivers, as it can be difficult to maintain control of the vehicle, especially in traffic or at higher speeds. Despite owning the car for only a short period, I have been told that repairing these transmission issues will cost thousands of dollars, which is not normal for a relatively new vehicle. These problems are not only inconvenient but also pose a significant safety risk. I believe this may be a manufacturing defect affecting the transmission system. I urge the NHTSA to investigate this matter promptly to protect other consumers and ensure road safety. Thank you for your attention to this urgent issue.

At approx 110K miles, I noticed the CVT transmission whining during acceleration - w/ the whining noise increasing/decreasing as I accelerated/decelerated. As the whining increased over the ensuing miles, during my 120K service, I asked the dealer to evaluate its cause - and was advised that my transmission is failing and that I need a new one. Estimated cost: $12K. Yes, trans is available for inspection upon request. Obviously, should the trans fail while the vehicle's being operated, it could leave the driver (me) stranded or worse. Trans has only been evaluated by the dealer's service tech(s). No warning lamps or other indicia that trans is failing has appeared. In addition, I've noticed no performance issues/differences - w/ the only symptom to this point being the loud whining as I accelerate.

I have a 2018 Toyota C-HR. I fully paid it off several years ago. I’ve noticed a low whirring noise a few times and after maintenance checks they’ve gone away. It started probably around 45/50k miles but around 80k the noise gradually got louder. At my 90k inspection Toyota told me that the noise what coming from my transmission and they didn’t want to complete the transmission flush due to the issue. They said I needed to replace the transmission and it would cost roughly $10k. The service provider said he could refer me to an auto body shop down the street but it would still be between $6-8k for a used transmission. He also told me my car is still drivable but he recommended I get it replaced as soon as possible. I paid the car off fully trusting Toyota’s reliability. I’m not even at 100k miles and the car is failing me.

2018 Toyota C-HR with a CVT started making a high pitched whine around 75,000KM had the CVT oil flushed at 85,000KM. Toyota dealer said the transmission needs to be replaced. From reading forums this appears to be a very common issue with these cars.

I have a blue/white 2018 C-HR made in Japan. I do regular maintenance on my car monthly with oil changes every 3k miles. I had this car for 3 years only. I bought it from a toyota dealership with only 25k miles with one owner. At 35k miles it was whining and shaking and I took it to toyota to be serviced they kept it for a day and they found nothing wrong. I thought nothing of it but since then my car had this low shake/rattle to it. I've changed sparks and coils thinking it was that. Finally, today at only 49,900 miles with no signs previously this cars transmission blows not allowing me to reverse or switch gears on me and the head gasket blew allowing water to mix with the oil basically totaling my car.

Transmission is making a humming sound while taking off then you can’t hear it anymore until you slow down was told by a transmission shop that it’s the bearing that goes inside the transmission and it’s a very costly fix up to $15,000 dollars transmission and labor

My transmission is going out at 60 thousand miles

Mi guagua tiene problemas con la transmisión. El fallo se manifiesta con un sonido extraño y fuerte que aparece al conducir. La transmisión defectuosa sigue instalada y está disponible para inspección si se solicita. Esta situación pone en riesgo mi seguridad y la de otros, ya que el daño podría empeorar y dejarme sin control del vehículo o inmovilizarlo por completo. Se ha evaluado la guagua y las indicaciones son problemas en la transmisión, los síntomas son constantes y fáciles de reproducir. No hubo luces de advertencia ni mensajes antes de que apareciera el fallo; el único síntoma previo fue un ligero ruido que con el tiempo se volvió más fuerte. La causa exacta es desconocida, pero sospecho que puede ser problemas en la transmisión.

My transmission started failing 4 years after I bout it. And now it’s worse than ever

I noticed a high pitch whine that increased in volume with acceleration. I took the car to the local Toyota dealership to diagnose the issue and the CVT transmission is failing and needs to be replaced. I received a verbal quote of $10,000 which is greater than 70 % of the cars value.

Unknown, all started 3 month ago car wasnt turning on, mechanic said was the battery, battery installed but kept reading same malfunctions, ebs , collision malfunction, steering wheel, speeding problems, Autozone has checked engine light on no specifics on warning lights.

Transmission failure. We got it replaced for $11,000. Two years later, it failed again. This should be a civil law suit against selling faulty parts. Especially when it's cost thousands of dollars.

The transmission has all of a sudden blown and no longer works. vehicle is no longer driveable and costs about $12,000 to repair.

The forward collision warning goes off and automatically slams the breaks, when nothing is in front of it. It does this on highways as well. This could cause accidents. There is been several complaints about the CVT transmission. If they won't recall it, they should have a lifetime warranty. Toyota transmissions used to last. I cannot afford to get a whole new transmission, so I have to sell it to a dealership.

At 85,000 miles the car began making a loud humming sound. When inspected by Toyota dealership they said I need a new transmission for $13,000. Upon researching the issues I came across numerous other people with the same make and model car with the same issues and outcomes.

CVT Transmission needs replacement at 120,000. Making a whining noise. Took it for service and it was confirmed. Same issues is being talked about in this Toyota CH-R Forum [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Transmission shot after 100k miles. Dealer sold us on a lifetime transmission system, never to be serviced. There are thousands of people having the same problem on Reddit

Transmission went out more than once, the first time within warranty only a few years after the vehicle was on the market two years after getting it replaced it was no longer within warranty and they are refusing to repair it. I would have to pay $1200 if you look at the Toyota forum there are thousands and thousands and thousands of people with 2018 CHR who are having the same exact problem. The fact that the Corolla CVT engines are being recalled and other vehicles are being recalled except for the CHR is ridiculous. Please look into

The component that has been failing is the transmission is the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) is plagued by loud noises which can eventually lead to expensive gearbox failures. The safety risk is that the transmission will start Whining, humming or buzzing noise Rattling noises Slipping first gear or reverse. I have been told by a representative of Toyota that they have had many reports of problems with this years transmission. I first started noticing it around 55,000 miles and thought it was a bearing until did research online and this seems to be a problem that most owners are dealing with.

Transmission failed even after vehicle being strictly maintained according to each and every Toyota recommended prepaid maintenance visit for the entire life of the vehicle. No warning signs of a serious failure.

CVT Transmission experienced a "catastrophic" failure without any prior warnings such as service lights, noises, or other signs of trouble. After driving for about 1 mile, I was attempting to accelerate to merge onto a highway, and the vehicle "rumbled" for a moment and then lost all acceleration. Luckily, there was a shoulder I could drift to, but otherwise I would have been stuck in traffic, potentially causing an accident. The vehicle has 48k original miles, a clean title, no accidents, and no other mechanical issues have ever occurred.

I shared a common issue that many Toyota CH-r owners are having and not receiving compensation for it. Toyota Canada has been working with APA to advocate for extended warranty. Official forums and webpages have been created that exemplifies who tremendously widespread this issue has become. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] accident have occurred to this vehicle. Sound occurring during acceleration. Transmission sound progressively worsened between 88,000-89,500 miles. Mechanics were unable to determine issue, relating it to the CV axel and sound near the transmission. Brought it to the dealership and was told that it is in fact transmission failure. Further research has led me to believe that malfunction that caused the transmission failure is due to the in adequate CV axel. My safety has been put at risk for +1 year because the issue was to unidentifiable to multiple mechanics. Therefore I unknowingly drove my car with a failing transmission on the interstate to work daily. my safety everyday but simply getting in the car, unsure if that day was going to be the day when my car stopped accelerating on the interstate, when someone could have rammed in the back of my car going +60 mph and could've killed me and possible the other driver. My CHR 2018 has been inspected by the Toyota Dealership in Metairie, Louisiana. There were no warning signs of the issue. They issue back noticeable when acceleration being to slow down. I could tell my car wasn't taking off as fast as it originally did. The

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "EPB and traction control fault detected" was displayed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V717000 (Parking Brake), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 54,000.

The electric parking brake system on my vehicle has malfunctioned and is stuck in the engaged position, preventing my rear brake pads and rotors from being changed. The component is still in my possession and available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This issue directly impacts vehicle safety, as I am unable to service or replace the rear brakes, which are a critical safety component. Additionally, the malfunction may cause the brake to engage or fail to disengage unexpectedly, creating a risk while driving or parking. Confirmed by a Professional: Yes, the problem has been confirmed by an independent service center, which attempted to service the brakes but could not proceed due to the failure of the electric parking brake actuator/module. Inspection by Authorities or Manufacturer: As of now, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance, but I am seeking further diagnostic help from a dealer. Warning Signs Prior to Failure: Yes, prior to the failure, I noticed warning messages on the dashboard related to the parking brake system, including a “Parking Brake Malfunction” alert.

Transmission suddenly started to fail and compounded other major issues prrtaining to transmissikn failure.

My Toyota chr 2018 transmission died on me and left me and my family stranded as it’s our only car and can’t afford anything else. Toyota in Salinas California told me 4 months ago it was the transmission making weird noises they’ve quoted $13,000 with no warning lights popping up. There is a lot people complaining about the same issue on the cvt transmission for Toyota

Vehicle feels clunky and check engine light turned on and many other lights. Mechanic says there’s a problem with the transmission.

Transmission failure at 102,000 miles. Purchased used at 70,000 miles. Dealership quoted almost $12,000 to replace transmission. No warning lights or warning messages. No issue(s) ever noted at routine maintenance at dealership. Took car to dealership because car was making a grumbling noise when driven. This is a known issue with 2018 Toyota CH-Rs. Should be a class action lawsuit. Toyota aware of issue as "there are now updates in place". Simple google search confirms that this is a known, widespread issue.

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH and attempting to accelerate, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure, and advised the contact that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the engine revved loudly while the transmission was stuck in low gear. The check engine, power steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that upon exceeding 25 MPH, the engine revved loudly to 4,000 RPM. The contact drove to the residence, where the vehicle was diagnosed by a mobile independent mechanic. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. Glen Burnie Transmissions was contacted, and the contact was informed that there were several similar vehicles at the location being repaired for the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

I have a 2018 chr and the transmission start make a noise so i bring the car to the Toyota dealer and the transmission shift fine is making noise like some baring or gear is going bad so they told me the transmission needs to be replaced and the cost is $9000 plus labor total $11000 so a cost more than the car so I don’t know why Toyota use this type of transmission if the cost so much is not getting reliable anymore that is insane they need to open a recall for this is totally ripping off what they do hopefully they will get a solution for that is not fair are several complaints for the same problems if they use the cvt transmission they supposed to have at least a fair price to replace it to be affordable to the consumer

Reported by mechanics that this is a known issue with 2018 CHR at ~80k miles. My car has 86k. Toyota won’t help me because I didn’t have it regularly serviced at the dealership.

My Toyota CH-R 2018, has an horrible noise due to CVT transmission problems. Because the bearing is the cause of the failure, and that the failure is a result of a manufacturer’s defect in the transmission. warranty expired, but why the noise was not diagnosed as a pending failure during one of the regular service appointments. I also have learned that they are many vehicles with this same issue.

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud pitch whining sound while attempting to shift gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle vibrated when the contact came to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

My car has been making a whinny noise while I drive no matter how far with 84,000 miles also when I come to a complete stop the car starts vibrating but in any other gears it doesn’t and when I start driving again the vibrating stops. No lights have popped on my screen. Both Toyota dealership in Salinas California and another mechanic shop have told me upon inspections it is my car transmission going bad. This is my only car and only way to get around

I purchased this vehicle new in 2018 was never made aware of any recalls on the transmission, took it to the toyota dealership for oil change and what I thought was a hub bearing from the sound. We were told the bearing in the transmission was faulty and the transmission needs to be replaced at the cost of 13,000. I have done research and found that there was a recall on the 2018 toyota chr but only certain vin numbers. My vin number was not one that was recalled. This has put a bitter taste in my mouth because there is oviously an issue with all chr transmissions. There was no warning message just the rubbing sound coming from the transmission. Toyota corporate needs to be made aware of this problem, im sure they already know.

Hello, The 2018 Toyota C-HR has approximately 44,000 miles on it from one owner bought new from a dealer in July, 2017. It has been maintained with all the regular interval services. It has low milage because the owner, my wife has a job that doesn't require her to drive a lot. Sometime within the last four months the car has slowly developed a whining noise where the pitch goes up and down with the speed of the tires rather than the RPMs. There aren't any warning lights or other indicators only the whining noise as you drive. We had an independent garage look at it, they drove it and said it was coming from the transmission and to take it to a Toyota dealer. We took it to a Toyota dealer and did a test drive with a service agent who heard the noise and wrote up a repair ticket that said the transmission needs to be replaced. The cost quoted to us is approximately $11,500 with tax. The car would have a trade in value of $13K-15K if it didn't have this defect. The warranty on the transmission is 50,000 miles or 5 years which because of my wife's low yearly mileage, the problem is coming to light at a significantly lower mileage than the warranty but unfortunatley outside of the timeframe. I opened a case with Toyota Corporate service line to see if they would at least help financially with the defect but they refused any out of warranty help or any other options. We are now stuck with a mostly worthless low mileage Toyota car and don't know what to do. I have read on various W

There is a know reported issue for transmissions in this car. My car i making a whining noise wheelie accelerating. Looks like it has something to do with the transmission failing.

The transmission bearing has an internal failure making the vehicle jerk and noisy. When I drive the car it shakes / jerks A LOT. My safety is put at risk because the car can stall out. TOYOTA LET ME DRIVE MY CAR HOME FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AFTER FAILING TO FIX THE ISSUE. I currently cannot drive my car because I can stall out and crash! I had no warnings, no lights , no nothing telling me there was an issue ! It just started jerking when I was driving. I have been to the dealer I bought the car from and they did nothing to fix the issue. How can an issue like this not show up on my car dashboard!! ? I have video of the car jerking as well.

The vehicle is making a very odd and distinct noise when accelerating, shifting, and/or idling. At a Toyota dealership, the diagnosis is that the transmission needs to be replaced. This issue first occurs around 72000 miles in conjunction with multiple malfunctioning lights turning on. There is a trend growing amongst the CHR community that vehicles manufactured in Turkey are developing transmission issues before or at the 100,000 mileage range.

I have less than 60,000 miles on my vehicle and the transmission is failing. I had my local dealer check the car out and they confirmed it needs the transmission replaced at a cost of over $10,000.

Transmission failing under 100k.

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while his daughter was at a stop sign, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of low gear and the vehicle failed to respond as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified on the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Car transmission is having issue and car has only 64000 mile, also multiple place that I got opinion mentioned this car model is having transmission issue.

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the transmission was slipping. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the transmission was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? CVT Transmission How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Dealership, second opinion scheduled with another Toyota on Oct 15th Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Roughly 2-3 weeks ago began hearing a buzzing/ humming noise when accelerating CVT Transmission is blowing. This vehicle only has 140K miles on it and has been serviced at only Toyota dealers. I have records of every service performed and have stayed up to date on maintenance.