NHTSA Complaint #11709378 — 2018 TOYOTA C-HR POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11709378
Vehicle	2018 TOYOTA C-HR
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 1, 2025
Date Filed	January 7, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

The component that failed is the CVT transmission. Toyota dealership in kansas city replaced transmission and the faulty transmission is no longer available for inspection. The faulty transmission could have placed me at risk by failing without notice and causing a loss of control while driving. the componenet has been inspected by a toyota dealership named Molle toyota in kansas city and they have deemed that the transmission needed to be replaced as well as the torque converter. there were no warning lamps or messages, a faint whining noise was the only symptom.

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