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Toyota C-HR 2018-2022
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- Price
- $22,500–$27,000
- MPG
- 29
- Strength: Excellent reliability
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average passenger space
How it scores for you10 scores
Style-first subcompact whose sluggish 144 hp and cramped, gloomy rear quarters ask real sacrifices in exchange for Toyota dependability.
Recalled far less often than cars of the same model years; none of its 5 recalls were serious. About 2% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +5 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,250 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 65% of cars we track.
19.1 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 28% of other SUVs we track.
Style-first roofline makes the rear seat tight, dark, and claustrophobic; small door openings.
Well-tuned chassis wasted on 144 hp and a droning CVT; slow by any modern measure.
Early years lacked CarPlay; standard TSS-P was the bright spot in an otherwise modest kit.
Firm-ish ride and a dark cabin; front seats fine, rear cramped with poor outward visibility.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls6 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
6 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2018–2021
- Powertrain — 209 complaints (2018)
- Recall — Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar (2021)
- Powertrain — 58 complaints (2019)
2022
No recorded issues.
2021
- RecallForward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar22V107000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 C-HR vehicles. The radar sensor may not have been activated during production, making the pre-collision system (PCS) inoperative.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain16 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
There was a sound that the car was making. Took in to the Toyota of Ashland dealership they could not repair it. The CVT bearing needs replaced.
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the message "Service Vehicle Now" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause
2020
- RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly; seat belts: rear/other19V877000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain47 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
CVT failing, causing extreme bearing noise. Toyota insisted lifetime fluids with no transmission service or fluid changes. At 147000 miles it is noisy with no warning lights and no recommended service.
2019
- RecallPowertrain: axle hubs18V710000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach.
- RecallEquipment: other: labels19V244000
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply
- RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly; seat belts: rear/other19V877000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain58 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Transmission won’t shift out of manual mode and car won’t move at all even when in drive or reverse. Was working completely fine then all of a sudden got drive start malfunction and won’t move. Called mechanic they came looked at it and they diagnosed it as a transmission problem. Did some research
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other25 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
At 70,000 miles I was just told my transmission id failing. After much research I am finding that this is a common issue with the Toyota CHR and CVT transmissions. Apparently Toyota is aware of this issue but has not issued a recall. I waited to buy this car for years and thought it would be my las
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle only has 40K miles and it has been giving me battery issues along with an engine spurring sound. The vehicle stopped running suddenly and provided me with a check engine light as well as EPB malfunction. Contacted a mechanic and he believes it may be a manufacturer issues along with possible
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper5 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield cracked while sitting in my carport overnight. No impact damage, cracked from bottom of Windshield and is halfway across the Windshield. Filing insurance claim this week.
2018
- RecallParking brake17V717000
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 c
- Complaint clusterPowertrain209 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The cvt transmission completely failed making the car undriveable
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other35 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Desconocido
- Complaint clusterElectrical23 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 262,136.
- Complaint clusterEngine14 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
I was driving when the dashboard lights all turned on and started getting warning messages too. The gas pedal wasn't giving anymore and the car would not accelerate. Luckily I was able to roll into a parking lot where we waited almost 2 hours for a tow. The car fortunately was still running so we ha
- Complaint clusterBrakes11 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
When I place my car in park and take my foot off the brake occasionally it will still drive. This has happened several times but this last time it did damage to my garage door.
Cost to own$19,500 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$22,500–$27,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,250/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
27
Highway MPG
31
Combined MPG
29
Horsepower
144 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
19.1 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
37 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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