2018 Toyota C-HR Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Toyota C-HR.

< older2019
Complaints
334
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Toyota C-HR Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1164 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:72,367 mi
Crash-related:3
#232 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:30,206 mi
#325 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:23,250 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Toyota C-HR.

Transmission / Drivetrain
164
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
72,367
Engine Problems
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,206
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,250
Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,488
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
5
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
12,724
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Toyota C-HR

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~28,764 vehicles.

17V717000Parking Brake
~28,764 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota CH-R vehicles. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not operate properly, possibly causing the parking brake not to disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

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2018 Toyota C-HR — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Toyota C-HR reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2018 Toyota C-HR has 334 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 164 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Toyota C-HR?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (164 complaints, avg 72,367 mi); Engine Problems (32 complaints, avg 30,206 mi); Electrical Faults (25 complaints, avg 23,250 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Toyota C-HR?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,919 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Toyota C-HR?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Toyota C-HR include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 28,764 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Toyota C-HR?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2018 Toyota C-HR shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota C-HR reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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