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2018 Toyota C Hr
Common Problems

Ranked from 152 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

13 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Transmission bearing failure

    61complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The CVT transmission bearing fails, leading to a loud whining or humming noise and potential complete loss of propulsion.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Whining Noise from Front End

    60complaints
    High severityTransmission

    A whining noise emanates from the front end of the vehicle, often indicating a transmission or bearing issue.

  3. 3

    Transmission Failure at Low Mileage

    29complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission failure occurs at low mileage, often before reaching 100,000 miles, posing a significant safety risk.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Abnormal Sound During Acceleration

    22complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    An abnormal sound occurs during acceleration, often described as a whining or grinding noise.

  5. 5

    Faulty Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

    20complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The CVT transmission frequently fails, causing loud noises, grinding, and whining, leading to potential complete failure and loss of control.

    $3,500–$6,500est. cvt replacement · 8–14 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Engine Warning Lights and Malfunction

    12complaints
    High severityEngine

    Multiple reports of engine warning lights and malfunctions, including transmission issues and front collision avoidance system failures.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Electrical System Issues

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Various electrical system issues cause random dashboard light malfunctions, slow starts, and overall system failures.

  8. 8

    Brake Malfunction

    6complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The electronic parking brake and other brake systems malfunction, causing the car to unexpectedly move or brake improperly.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    High-Pitched Humming Sound

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission produces a high-pitched humming sound during acceleration, which may indicate a failing internal component.

  10. 10

    Air Bag Deployment Failure

    3complaints
    High severityElectrical

    In multiple accidents, air bags failed to deploy, leading to injuries for the occupants.

  11. 11

    Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The electronic parking brake malfunctions, leading to issues with disengagement and potentially causing brake pad wear.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Engine Stall at Idle

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine occasionally stalls at idle, especially when using cruise control or under certain driving conditions.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Pre-Collision System Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The pre-collision system intermittently malfunctions, potentially leading to safety hazards.

Other years & sources

2019 Toyota C HrAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.