NHTSA Complaint #11699287 — 2018 TOYOTA C-HR

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11699287
Vehicle	2018 TOYOTA C-HR
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 13, 2025
Date Filed	November 13, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

I started experiencing a whirring noice coming from the engine of my 2018 Toyota CHR earlier this summer. I took it to a mechanic shop and was told that the noice was coming from the transmission. I had to take it to a transmission shop where they diagnosed the problem coming from my transmission. They quoted $13K & $15K. The Toyota dealer quoted $12K. I had just paid of the car and was ready to enjoy it. I’m disappointed that Toyota doesn’t have a recall for this problem. It is documented on several online forums and YouTube videos. For what it’s worth I’m documenting this problem. Thank you.

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