BumperScan
Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports|Updated
Your report: 3 of 4 steps complete75%
Car identifiedData collectedBasic analysisFull AI analysis

Free Preview

#BS-2018-TOYCHR-1FE3

2018 Toyota C-HRProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 413 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
413
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
160
🛑

Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 413 complaints, 10 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 10.7x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

See full verdict with buy/skip conditions

Top reported problems

1

windshield chips and cracks easily

4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

rearview camera issues

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

doors rattle while driving

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

ebp malfuction

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

Preview: What's in your full report

Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $2.00

Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

215 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 28K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
+ 6 more items in full checklistUnlock

Failure Timeline by Mileage

44
0–30K
10
30–60K
17
60–90K
14
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (44 reports) • Median: 28K miles

Full report: which components fail at each mileageUnlock

30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (215 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

Also in your report

Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

10 sections total in the full reportUnlock all

Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain215 (52%)
Other45 (11%)
Engine39 (9%)
Electrical28 (7%)
Brakes25 (6%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking9 (2%)
Collision Avoidance9 (2%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control6 (1%)

2018 Toyota C-HR: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 52% of all reports filed for the 2018 Toyota C-HR, with 215 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,280 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2018 Toyota C-HR, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2018 Toyota C-HR, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2018 Toyota C-HR, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
17
18
18
8
19
24
20
26
21
41
22
33
23
28
24
105
25
128
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Toyota C-HR. Recent trend: stable.

Don't negotiate blind — know what this car costs to own

Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict

Get Report — From $2.00

Recall History (1 recall)

17V717000Nov 2017

PARKING BRAKE

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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

Unlock

2018 Toyota C-HR NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

This is the worst model year for the Toyota C-HR according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2018 Toyota C-HR vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

413

Class avg

39

10.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 413 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Toyota C-HR Model Years

202620222021202020192018
View all Toyota C-HR years →

2018 Toyota C-HR: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Toyota C-HR?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Toyota C-HR is related to the drivetrain, with 215 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Toyota C-HR reliable?
The 2018 Toyota C-HR has 413 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 10.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2018 Toyota C-HR?
NHTSA rates the 2018 Toyota C-HR 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Toyota C-HR problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Toyota C-HR has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota C-HR problems start?
Based on 87 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 28,280 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2018 Toyota C-HR data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
What if the report isn’t useful?
100% money-back guarantee. If the report doesn’t help you make a more informed decision, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.
RaccoonEagleRoverCat

Get the Full 2018 Toyota C-HR Report

10 sections of AI analysis based on 413 owner reports. Know before you buy.

Get Full Report — From $2.00Money-back guarantee
Instant delivery|One-time purchase|No hidden fees