Toyota C-HR Best and Worst Years (2018–2022)
Toyota C-HR model years 2018 and 2019 rank worst, with complaint index scores of 100 and 75 and Transmission & Powertrain issues making up 64% of all complaints. 2021 is the strongest year at an index of 25, while 2022 has only 3 complaints on record.
- Model years
- 5
- 2018–2022
- NHTSA complaints
- 529
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 0
- Top problem area
- Transmission & Powertrain
C-HR Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Toyota C-HR problems and recalls by year
C-HR years to avoid: what went wrong
2018 Toyota C-HR Index 100 · 320 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2018 C-HR has the highest complaint index (100) of any year and leads with 320 total complaints. Transmission & Powertrain problems account for 66% of its complaints, with a median failure mileage of 78,500 miles. Owners also reported Engine issues (13%, median 26,765 miles) and Electrical System faults (10%, median 21,000 miles). NHTSA lists one recall for the electronic parking brake, which some owners said failed to disengage or allowed the vehicle to roll unexpectedly even after repeated service visits. The year recorded 9 crashes and 7 injuries.
2018 transmission & powertrain problems →2018 engine problems →2018 electrical system problems →
2019 Toyota C-HR Index 75 · 110 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2019 C-HR carries a complaint index of 75, with 110 total complaints. Transmission & Powertrain problems make up 55% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 87,000 miles, and Engine issues follow at 12% with a median of 67,500 miles. NHTSA lists three recalls for this year: a rear seat belt locking mechanism issue, an incorrect load carrying capacity label, and rear axle hub bearing bolts that could loosen and damage rear brake lines. Owners also reported vehicles moving on their own while parked, and crashes were recorded for 3 incidents.
Most common Toyota C-HR problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Transmission & Powertrain339 (64%)
- Other87 (16%)
- Engine63 (12%)
- Electrical System49 (9%)
- Brakes34 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras30 (6%)
- Fuel System10 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (2%)
- Airbags8 (2%)
- Steering8 (2%)
Frequently asked questions
- What Toyota C-HR years should I avoid?
- NHTSA complaint data points to 2018 and 2019 as the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 100 and 75, the two highest in the lineup. Both years are dominated by Transmission & Powertrain complaints.
- What is the best year for the Toyota C-HR?
- The 2021 C-HR has the lowest complaint index among ranked years at 25, with only 34 total complaints. The 2022 model has just 3 complaints logged but has no verdict assigned yet.
- Is the 2020 Toyota C-HR reliable?
- The 2020 C-HR is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 50 and 62 total complaints. Its top problem area is still Transmission & Powertrain, though its median failure mileage of 20,000 miles is lower than 2018 or 2019.
- Does the Toyota C-HR have transmission problems?
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 64% of all complaints across every C-HR model year, totaling 339 complaints out of 529. It is the top problem area in every single year from 2018 through 2022.
- Are there recalls on the Toyota C-HR?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns across the 2018-2022 C-HR, including a parking brake issue in 2018 and rear axle hub bearing bolts and seat belt locking mechanisms in 2019. None of these recalls are listed as do-not-drive.