2019 Toyota C-HR · symptom sheet
Transmission fails or needs replacement
- 26owner reports
- 107,000median miles
- $12,477median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 21, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
61 of the 110 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 26 of those describe transmission failure, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2019 C-HR.
Tick what matches of 26 reports
Transmission failure on other C-HR years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them.
What this problem usually is
This is the end of the road for a transmission: the car stops moving under its own power, or a shop says the unit has to be replaced or rebuilt. Half of the owners here mention a warning light or message, and a quarter mention it happening again or to a second unit.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (26 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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.
All 3 recalls on the 2019 Toyota C-HR, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
What owners paid
11 of the 26 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $10,000 to $14,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 87,000 and 125,000 miles, from the 19 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“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 ASSEMBLY- DO NOT RECOMMEND DRIVING VEHICLE MAY BE CATASTROPHIC AND COME APART This statement is from the Toyota dealership.”
Filed Jul 31, 2026
“Transmission failure, parking brake wonât release, most if not all driver assist features donât work. Car is undriveable at 110,000 miles.”
Filed Mar 22, 2026 · 110,000 miles
“Car started making high pitch noise when moving, it is the CVT transmission failing at 125k miles. Toyota describe the CVT fluid as lifetime and no recommended maintenance required.”
Filed Feb 17, 2026 · 125,000 miles
“At 125,000 miles it has been discovered that my CVT transmission is failing due to a transmission bearing issue. Quoted repair cost for $14,000 despite CVT transmission failure is common on my model. Toyota has only offered extended warranties to Canadian residence $14,000 is something I donât have and face repossession for the failed transmission.”
Filed Dec 21, 2025 · 125,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 26 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works