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Toyota Crown years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the Toyota Crown since 2023, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2023 model year has 20 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
46
Recalls
4
Worst year
2023
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2023-2026

Toyota Crown years to avoid

No model year of the Toyota Crown stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Toyota Crown years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Toyota Crown complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2023202420252026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Toyota Crown problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    14
  • Transmission
    12
  • Electrical
    9
  • Fuel system
    7
  • Driver assistance
    5
  • Body
    5
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Toyota Crown problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-2Electrical10
2025-5Engine31
2024-19Engine31
2023-20Transmission42

Recalls 4

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Toyota Crown warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Toyota Crown

What years of the Toyota Crown should you avoid?

No single model year of the Toyota Crown has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Toyota Crown?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Toyota Crown?

Engine, with 14 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (12) and electrical (9).

How many recalls does the Toyota Crown have?

4 recalls between 2023 and 2026. The 2023 model year has the most, with 4.

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