Toyota Crown years to avoid
The Toyota Crown years to avoid are 1968 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
151
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
1968–2026
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Crown years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | High complaint rate | 66 |
Every Crown year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 27 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 28 | 4 | |
| 1969 | 28 | 1 | |
| 1968avoid | 66 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Toyota Crown years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Crown years to avoid are 1968. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Toyota Crown?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Crown years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Toyota Crown have?
Across all model years, the Crown has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 151 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.