DecodedCarsToyota Crown
4 model years from 2023 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 41–41 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2023 (20)
- Interest
- 39,234 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Crown in brief
The 2026 Toyota Crown is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,343 lb (4dr Sedan Platinum).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 41 MPG combined (42 city / 41 highway), 31% better than the 2026 midsize car average of 31.2 MPG, for an estimated $1,650 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Toyota Crown has 4 model years in our data, from 2023 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 41 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 41 to 41 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (13), power train (12), unknown or other (11).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.
2023 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 4 campaigns and 46 owner complaints.
How the 2023 Crown compares
The 2023 Toyota Crown is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,343 lb (4dr Sedan Platinum).
About the Toyota Crown
The Toyota Crown is an automobile which has been produced by Toyota in Japan since 1955. It is primarily a line of executive cars that is marketed as an upscale offering in the Toyota lineup.
From the Wikipedia article "Toyota Crown", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Crown pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 41 MPG combined — 31% better than the average 2026 midsize car (31.2 MPG).
- Strong performanceUp to 264 hp, versus about 188 hp for similar 2026 models.
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Crown
19 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 1 crash report
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Show all 4 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 41 MPG | 196.1 in | 4,343 lb | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 41 MPG | 196.1 in | 4,343 lb | Not rated | 3 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 41 MPG | 196.1 in | 4,343 lb | Not rated | 3 | 19 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 41 MPG | 196.1 in | 4,343 lb | Not rated | 4 | 20 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Crown
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda Accord | 48 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Toyota Camry | 51 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | 51 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Toyota Mirai | – | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →