2018 Toyota C-HR Reviews

Bought my CHR brand new, 0 miles, absolutely loved it, loved the look of it and especially loved the comfort. It's a small 4 cylinder transmission, I'm the only driver plus even if I wanted to, there is no crazy driving on a 4 cylinder. So in my opinion, there should be no reason for the transmission to completely go out at 62k miles. Toyota Corporate refused to help, but my dealership replaced the 10k transmission and I unhappily paid almost 2k for labor. So now I supposedly have a brand new transmission,or so I thought because 7k miles later, it went out again! The dealership assured me I'm still under warranty, but I have to pay labor again. Ummm, no! I traded for a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer and now I am completely done with Toyota!

Our c-hr has been a very reliable car. We are in a 3 year lease and so far, everything has been great about the car. It is comfortable for long trips, drives smoothly, has many features such as cruise control & lane awareness. It is a perfect size if you live in a city, it fits in almost any spot. The thing we do not like is it is a tight fit in the backseat if you have kids & car seats.. We will be having to get a bigger car after our lease is over. However, I definitely recommend this car if you drive a lot as it is comfortable & has great gas mileage as well!

I have a 2018 CHR. When it reached 67,000 miles, I had to get the transmission replaced. I read a few reviews and see that I am not the only one. I also have had to replace the 2 year old battery...like do what? I'm really disappointed because it is a good looking and cool car. Guess I might have to move on. Too many issues and I should not be having to replace a 2 year old transmission and battery. I had a 2004 Honda Civic before I bought this car and all I needed to do was get oil changes.

I have been a Toyota owner for over 25 years. The CHR is there worst car I've ever owned! The hands free phone works of and on, the auto dimming lights don't work at all, and if you set the cruise on the interstate and someone changes lanes in front of you less than 120 feet away, it slams on the brakes. The windshield costs almost $600 to replace and I'm on my third. The straw that broke the camel's back is that I've just been told I needed a new transmission to the tune of $12,000!

Bought it in late May 2017. After 25k miles, the battery went out. After 65k miles I started to hear a small humming noise, the faster the speed and louder it hum. Now at 90k miles, the noise is loud and unbearable. Bought it to a shop and they said the transmission is going out. Trying to contract Toyota about the issue and all they do is trying to deny the problem. Been using Toyota my entire life, if they don’t get this issue fix. I’m done with them.

I have really had no problems with the car at all over the past 2 and a half years. The only thing that some of my friends think is weird are the back doors. They have a very high handle, not very normal, and can be challenging to some. As well as, the plastic trim may be a problem because of how easily it can come off. Other than those minor problems, the car is fantastic. Great size and gas mileage that gets me over 300 miles on a $25 fill up. Speedy little thing with room for 5 people and allots of storage for the back. The sound system rocks and the touch screen is one of the best I have ever seen. The car is comfy and benefits include: seat warmer, impeccable sound system, and great leg room. I have been very happy with the car and how I have enjoyed leasing it. I may even have to buy it at the end of my lease agreement.

The chr is a small SUV which I shopped for, it has enough space for me and I can even fit my bike in the back. The car has had no issues as I have kept the miles down and the maintenance done on time. Even though it is a four cylinder it has enough power. The gas mileage is great, in town it gets about 30 mph. The seats are easy to move and are comfortable. I like the white, which is more like a pearl color. I will definitely purchase a second one when I am ready for a new car.

I found that last winter my car was not well suited to the four feet of snow we had. This year I will put a 100 pound weight in the trunk when it snows. It has had several recalls but they fixed them right away. Right now the lights on the side mirrors that light up and say chr are not working which is sad because it is a feature I really like. Right now they look like a spot. I had a hard time getting used to the safety lights on the mirrors at night and they can be distracting. I would suggest getting the upgraded options like navigation. The interior fabric is very sturdy. My dog rides in the car all the time and you can more or leases just wipe the seats down. The driver's seat is easily adjusted and the members of my family that have driven it range from just 5 feet to 6 foot 7. I like the auto bright option for the lights since I travel in the country quite a lot. The handling on the highway is okay but does tend to be a bit sluggish on the mountains going up. I have no complaints about the gas mileage and usually get 30 plus miles to a gallon which is important since gas keeps going up. Three people can fit in the back but the person in the middle will not have too much leg room. The back hatch or trunk space does hold a good deal and it has the cover flap so it is hidden. I am amazed that you can go 8500 before you need an oil change and that Toyota's come with standard maintenance for free and there is also free roadside assistance.

I was looking for different, but that would give me great gas mileage, something sharp looking with a bright color nothing white or grey it seems that is all I was seeing on the road. I am happy with my choice and have gotten a lot of attention.. I added the extra coverage to help protect the paint as well as the interior of the car again I feel it was worth the cost. I haven't decided at this point if I want to keep this car or get another new one at the end of the lease, what ever I decide it will be another c-hr.

I had a transmission issue under warranty. It was the transaxle and something else minor. If you’re an adult and drive as such it’s a great car. If you don’t feel the need to lean the seats back like some teenager there’s plenty of room for those in the back seats. No. It’s not going to win any drag races. The biggest issue is if there is a groove in the road the front end wants to follow. I’ve pushed this car. The front end will make or break you at speed or in the rain.

I purchased this car and actually already wanna return it. I have a one year old and hate how the doors don’t automatically shut. Also I have to be all the way in the front for his car seat to be comfortable enough & I’m 5’2 so my seat is already up close. The trunk only fits his stroller and his diaper bag if not it goes over the cloth it has and I cannot see the back road. The car is cute from the outside but inside it was nothing like it was when I took it home. It’s really loud in the freeway. Sounds like if all my windows were down. My baby can’t even sleep. Also we cant even talk we have to scream to hear each other. You can go at 95 but the car is running like 35. You have to have your foot in the pedal all the way down to get going and keep up. I wish’s i would’ve read reviews. The camera in the rear mirror was A BIG FAIL.

I've had my CH-R for 9 months. Issues with the front camera after driving this vehicle for 2 weeks. I've taken this to 3 different dealers on 5 different occasions about this issue. The last shop said the camera is sensitive to the heat and will continue to do this until the car temperature stabilizes. I live in Phoenix had I known about this issue I would have never bought this POS. The automatic brake system light has come on before too. Took it to the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong. Also the front bumper panel continues to come loose & pops out. Again I was told this is due to the heat warping the cheap clips Toyota uses on this model. My advice is to stay far away from this POS regardless of where you live.

It is a fun car to drive. It is not low to the ground so getting in and out is easier. It has a sporty look. The trunk space is adequate for a small family or a couple. The back seat is fairly small so this is a good car for a single person or a couple without children. The front seat is roomy. The middle console separates the seats and contains hookups for phone charger etc. The display to good but not very large. The chrome trim makes the dashboard attractive.