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Toyota C-HR years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 558 complaints about the Toyota C-HR since 2018, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2018 model year has 328 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and engine problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2018
Owner complaints
558
Recalls
6
Worst year
2018
Warranty extensions
2
Model years
2018-2026

Toyota C-HR years to avoid

More than twice the C-HR's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Toyota C-HR years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Toyota C-HR complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201820192020202120222026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Toyota C-HR problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    356
  • Engine
    55
  • Electrical
    51
  • Driver assistance
    34
  • Brakes
    33
  • Fuel system
    11
  • Acceleration
    11
  • Steering
    8
  • Airbags
    8
  • Lights
    7
  • Visibility
    6
  • Seat belts
    6

Most reported problems on the Toyota C-HR

Transmission failure 174CVT failure 134Whining noise 90Grinding brakes 38Check engine light 19Loss of power 17

Toyota C-HR problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-8Electrical10
2022953Transmission00
20217537Transmission30,00013
20207566Transmission20,00011
201954116Transmission49,00033
201817328Transmission50,00019Avoid

Recalls 6

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Toyota C-HR warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

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Questions about the Toyota C-HR

What years of the Toyota C-HR should you avoid?

2018. It has more than twice the Toyota C-HR's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2018 alone has 328, mostly about transmission and engine.

What is the best year for a used Toyota C-HR?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Toyota C-HR?

Transmission, with 356 complaints across all years, followed by engine (55) and electrical (51).

How many recalls does the Toyota C-HR have?

6 recalls between 2018 and 2026. The 2019 model year has the most, with 3.

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