Across 3 model years, the Toyota Crown has 57 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. 2023 drew the most complaints (20), 2023 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (20).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Toyota Crown vehicles (US, public record).
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2023 (20 complaints). Lowest: 2023 (20).
Mixed to positive sentiment, with a clear generational divide.
Extremely prone to cracking; a dashboard mat is considered essential.
Stock airbag suspension is a known future failure point, often leading to conversion to coilovers or aftermarket air systems.
Recurring warnings for specific tires, attributed by dealers to temperature fluctuations but persisting after adjustment.
Mentioned in forums as a potential issue, but at least one owner reports not experiencing it in 2024 models, suggesting it may have been addressed.
Platinum trim's rose gold accenting is noted as plastic and perceived as cheap; limited interior color options on top trim.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Crown. Individual model years are broken down above.
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