Toyota C-HR Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Toyota C-HR — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022Best | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | 1 | 19 | 4 | 2 | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2020 | Good | 1 | 31 | 3 | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2019 | Caution | 3 | 50 | 2 | 4 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2018Worst | Avoid | — | 156 | 5 | 5 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
5 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Toyota C-HR Problems
Based on 257 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Owner Complaints
Direct reports filed with NHTSA by Toyota C-HR owners — 2022–2022 model years.
Had to replace transmission- Internal failure.
Noise from the front end. Took vehicle to Toyota for diagnosis. Cvt transmission sneeds replacing
2 total complaints retrieved from NHTSA for 2022–2022. For older model years, see individual year pages.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Toyota C-HR Reliability
What year C-HR has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Toyota C-HR had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 156 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 2018 report for specific defects.
Is the Toyota C-HR reliable?
The Toyota C-HR has accumulated 257 owner-filed complaints and 5 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2022 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used C-HR.
What are the most common C-HR problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Power Train (123 reports), Unknown Or Other (37 reports), Electrical System (18 reports), Forward Collision Avoidance (18 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my C-HR has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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