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 | — | — | 75 | Good |
| 2010 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 86 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 1 | 30 | — | — | 65 | Good |
| 2008 | 1 | 40 | 5 | 3 | 39 | Poor |
| 2007 | 2 | 38 | 3 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2006 | 1 | 40 | 2 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2005 | 2 | 112 | 11 | 2 | 39 | Poor |
| 2004 | 1 | 88 | 5 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2003 | 3 | 179 | 2 | — | 54 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Crown Victoria Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Crown Victoria scores 12 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Ford Crown Victoria Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 556 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford Crown Victoria reliable?+
The Ford Crown Victoria scores 60/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 13 recall campaigns and 556 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 86/100 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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