Is the Ford Crown Victoria Reliable?
1998–2012 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Ford Crown Victoria Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2011 | 1 | 20 | — | — | 83 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 95 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 1 | 30 | — | — | 86 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 1 | 40 | 5 | 3 | 61 | Fair |
| 2007 | 1 | 39 | 4 | — | 89 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 2 | 43 | 2 | — | 81 | Excellent |
| 2005 | 5 | 112 | 11 | 2 | 56 | Fair |
| 2004 | 3 | 88 | 5 | — | 78 | Good |
| 2003 | 4 | 179 | 2 | — | 77 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Crown Victoria Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Crown Victoria scores 6 points above the average sedan — a strong result.
Known Ford Crown Victoria Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 560 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford Crown Victoria reliable?+
The Ford Crown Victoria scores 78/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 19 recall campaigns and 560 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Crown Victoria is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2010 Crown Victoria achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 1 recall and 9 complaints.
How many miles does a Crown Victoria last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Ford Crown Victoria owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Crown Victoria will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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