2021 Toyota C-HR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
28,765 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 33 complaints (45.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 13 | 39.4% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Power Train: 15; Unknown Or Other: 6; Electrical System: 5; Seat Belts: 3; Air Bags: 2; Engine: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 11 |
2021: 5; 2022: 3; 2023: 6; 2024: 1; 2025: 7; 2026: 11
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 13 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11668781 · 2025-06-23 (June 23, 2025)
Transmission failure. Required service visits always on time with no indication of any problems. After a noticeable change in the vehicle drive and noise from the engine, the vehicle was immediately brought to the dealer service center for inspection. The dealer confirmed transmission malfunction. The dealer refused to extend the warranty which would cover a good portion of the cost. Instead they suggested full out of pocket replacement or trade and buy. Despite all this, the monthly car payment is still my responsibility. Unfortunately being…
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Owner report 11691014 · 2025-10-02 (October 2, 2025)
Transmission went out at 40 thousand miles.this car has been serviced and maintaned as directed. No rough use what so every.
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Owner report 11441138 · 2021-11-20 (November 20, 2021)
While driving my vehicle and with small children present on 11/18/21 the vehicle suddenly force brakes with the forward collision warning there was nothing forward of me and this incident nearly causes a rear end accident since this incident i keep getting forwarded warnings where there are none
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Owner report 11526384 · 2023-06-10 (June 10, 2023)
My Chr Toyota 2021 has many issues, seat belt lock I have a pair of scissors just in case, usb don't work correctly, windshield wipers gets stuck right in the middle, brakes noise, back seat rug detaching from the floor, radio, Bluetooth, front seats move forward by it self creating a safety hazard condition, I am afraid of my driver seat move forward and get me against the steering wheel and kill me, etc. I raised a complaint to Toyota Headquarters and they prepared everything for a Lemon Law , last Monday June 5th we have a mediation with Ndc…
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Owner report 11706249 · 2025-12-20 (December 20, 2025)
Electrical failure of the transmission. No inciting incident. Confirmed by the dealership who has done all maintenance on the vehicle. Vehicle suddenly cannot go above 25mph and will not shift gears. Vehicle has approx 60k miles on it.
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Owner report 11518461 · 2023-04-22 (April 22, 2023)
this 21 chr has developed low idell at a signal light just like my 2019 corolla and the dealership said nothing was wrong with it after 4 visits, now it has a recall on it and i know longer have it after it died at a signal light.does the 21 chr have the same low pressure fuel pump.
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