2019 Toyota C-HR power train problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Toyota C-HR — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my vehicle, it is a consistent clicking loud noise. I had the vehicle checked out twice and both places said the same thing as it is explained down below: Transmission Replacement (Automatic): SEVERE INTERNAL TRANSMISSION NOISE- NOISE LOUDER W/ SPEED. NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“No warning lights, only noticed a new noise like a whirring sound that matches car speed, not acceleration. Had the car looked at and determined it was likely the same CVT transmission bearing failure most CHR owners are experiencing. Toyota is no help and estimates for repair are $6k to $10k from…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to…Campaign 18V710000 · Oct 11, 2018
Power Train problems in other C-HR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 C-HR | 14 | 44% |
| 2020 C-HR | 41 | 75% |
| 2018 C-HR | 198 | 66% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Toyota C-HR
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.