The most-reported Crown run is JTDAAAAF1P3 (2023 builds) with 3 complaints, 2× the typical run. Engine problems make up 21% of reports; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Crown model years 2023–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Toyota Crown has 25 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 38% of every Crown complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTDAAAAF1P3•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| JTDAFAAF1R3•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| JTDAFAAF6R3•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| JTDAFAAF2R3•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| JTDAAAAF9P3•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| JTDAFAAF8R3•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| JTDAAAAF8P3•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| JTDAAAAF6P3•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| JTDAFAAF0T3•••••• | 2026 | — | — | |
| JTDAAAAF3P3•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| JTDAFAAF7P3•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| JTDAFAAF0P3•••••• | 2023 | — | — |
Each of the other 13 Crown runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 27 Crown VINs so far, most often 2026, 2023, 2024 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2 |
Heaviest year here is 2024 at 1.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2023 at 1.4. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 21% of everything Toyota Crown owners report: Engine, 11 of 37 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Toyota Crown; the 4 below cover build years 2023 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V744000 | Back Over Prevention:display Function | 2023–2026 |
| 24V548000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2023–2025 |
| 25V595000 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 2023–2025 |
| 24V442000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2023 |
25V744000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2023: 2 years on the road before the recall.
The Crown against its rivals
The Crown draws 1.5 complaints per production run; the Honda Accord 4, the Infiniti Q50 2.6 and the Maserati Ghibli 1.4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Crown | 37 | 25 | 10.8% | |
| Honda Accord | 20,581 | 5,117 | 7.8% | |
| Infiniti Q50 | 466 | 180 | 7.5% | |
| Maserati Ghibli | 79 | 57 | 11.4% |
How serious were they
Of the 37 reports on the Toyota Crown, 10.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Toyota Crown | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 37 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 4 (10.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 86% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Toyota Crown share of that is 37 complaints over 25 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Toyota Crown VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 37 NHTSA complaints from 25 Crown runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Crown production run has the most complaints?
JTDAAAAF1P3, a 2023 build, with 3 complaints. The typical Crown run has 1.5.
Which Crown years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2024 is heaviest at 1.8 complaints per run and 2023 lightest at 1.4.
Does the Crown get more complaints than the Honda Accord?
No: 1.5 complaints per production run for the Crown against 4 for the Honda Accord.
How many Crown complaints involve a crash?
10.8% of 37 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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