2018 Toyota C-HR reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2018 Toyota C-HR holds 319 complaints after 9 years, a rate of 11 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 5 C-HR years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Parking brake.

Complaints

319

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (211 of 319), then Engine (38) and Electrical system (29). Those filings include 9 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.

Next to 2019

The 2019 C-HR has 108 complaints, 4 per year. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2018 Toyota C-HR. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall Parking brake 2017-11-15 · NHTSA campaign 17V717000

Summary 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."

Remedy Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will update the programming of the skid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0W.

Complaints by component (319 total)

Powertrain

211

Engine

Electrical system

Service brakes

Forward collision avoidance

Air bags

Lane departure

Parking brake

Steering

Structure

Exterior lighting

Fuel and propulsion system

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Speed control

Suspension

Back-over prevention

Fuel system, gasoline

Seat belts

Seats

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The cvt transmission completely failed making the car undriveable"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-09
"Purchased vehicle in Costa Mesa, CA. Mileage on vehicle when taken to auto repair shop: 70,037. Request for transmission fluid replacement and diagnostic on front end noise. Notes from Auto Repair Shop: Performed…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-09
"The car suddenly started shaking and making a weird noise and it turns out the transmission went out. I know I’m not the only one with this issue."
Steering, Powertrain, Speed control · filed 2026-09-03
"My 2018 Toyota CH-R started with a whining noise that sounded like a cat. I didn't get any lights on my dash that could pin point the problem. I took it to the dealership to get it diagnosed and they couldn't tell which…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-08-29
"Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Toyota C-HR. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,433 and at the time of…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-08-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2018 Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
C-HR	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S7)	Front-wheel drive	27	31	29 MPG	$2250

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2018–2022

Body styles Crossover SUV

Oil 0W-20 , 4.4 qt capacity

Tire size 215/55R17, 225/50R18

Known issues for this generation

Recall 17V-717 covers certain 2018 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The electronic parking brake may not operate properly, possibly preventing it from disengaging after application or from being applied, failing FMVSS 135. Recall 18V-710 covers certain 2019 C-HR vehicles: rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can loosen the bolts and damage rear brake components or allow a rear wheel to detach. Recall 19V-877 covers certain 2019-2020 C-HR vehicles: rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism may not lock the webbing sensor as intended.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Toyota C-HR reliable?

What are common problems with a 2018 Toyota C-HR?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (211 of 319), then Engine (38) and Electrical system (29). Those filings include 9 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.

Is the 2018 Toyota C-HR more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 C-HR has 108 complaints, 4 per year. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Toyota C-HR been recalled?

The 2018 Toyota C-HR has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Toyota C-HR?

Owners have filed 319 complaints about the 2018 Toyota C-HR with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Toyota C-HR get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Toyota C-HR is 29 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a 2019 Toyota C-HR use?

0W-20; about 4.4 quarts with filter for the 2.0L gasoline engine on the 2018-2022 generation. The 2026 battery-electric C-HR has no engine oil.

What does recall 17V-717 cover on the C-HR?

Certain 2018 C-HR vehicles: the electronic parking brake may not operate properly, possibly preventing it from disengaging after application or from being applied, failing FMVSS 135.

What tire sizes does the gasoline C-HR use?

215/55R17 and 225/50R18 on the 2018-2022 generation.