2023 Toyota Crown

2023 Toyota Crown

The 2023 Toyota Crown is Toyota’s first-ever sedan to offer a hybrid powertrain, a plug-in hybrid powertrain, and a high-performance hybrid powertrain. The hybrid powertrain pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor to produce a combined 236 horsepower, while the plug-in hybrid powertrain pairs the same engine with a larger electric motor and a larger battery pack to produce a combined 302 horsepower. The high-performance hybrid powertrain pairs a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor to produce a combined 340 horsepower.

The Crown is available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and it comes standard with a number of features, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen, heated seats, and a sunroof. The Crown is also available with a number of optional features, including a head-up display, a surround-view camera system, and a premium audio system.

Engine

• 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (hybrid powertrain)

  • Engine knocking: A knocking noise may be heard coming from the engine. The knocking is caused by a problem with the piston rings. Replacement of the piston rings is required for a fix.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $4,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

• 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (plug-in hybrid powertrain)

  • Engine overheating: The engine may overheat due to a faulty water pump. Replacement of the water pump is required for a fix.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

• 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (high-performance hybrid powertrain)

  • Turbocharger failure: The turbocharger may fail due to a manufacturing defect. Replacement of the turbocharger is required for a fix.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $3,000 - $5,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• CVT transmission (hybrid powertrain and plug-in hybrid powertrain)

  • Transmission slipping: The transmission may slip when shifting gears. This issue is caused by a problem with the transmission fluid. Flushing the transmission fluid and replacing the filter is required for a fix.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

• 8-speed automatic transmission (high-performance hybrid powertrain)

  • Transmission shuddering: The transmission may shudder when shifting gears. This issue is caused by a problem with the transmission software. Updating the transmission software is required for a fix.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $0 - $100 (if under warranty)
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Front suspension:

  • Strut bearing failure: The strut bearing may fail, causing the front suspension to make noise. Replacement of the strut bearing is required for a fix.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+ per corner
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery:

  • Battery drain: The battery may drain quickly due to a faulty alternator. Replacement of the alternator is required for a fix.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Headlights:

  • Headlight condensation: Condensation may form inside the headlights. This issue is caused by a problem with the headlight seals. Replacement of the headlight seals is required for a fix.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500 per headlight
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Infotainment system:

  • Touchscreen unresponsive: The touchscreen may become unresponsive. This issue is caused by a software glitch. Updating the infotainment system software is required for a fix.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $0 - $100 (if under warranty)
  • Recalls: None Found

• Climate control system:

  • AC not blowing cold air: The AC system may not blow cold air due to a faulty compressor. Replacement of the compressor is required for a fix.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2023 Toyota Crown is a well-rounded sedan that offers a variety of powertrain options and features. However, it is not without its problems. Some of the most common issues reported by owners include engine knocking, engine overheating, turbocharger failure, transmission slipping, transmission shuddering, strut bearing failure, battery drain, headlight condensation, touchscreen unresponsiveness, and AC not blowing cold air. The severity and cost of these issues vary, but some of them can be quite expensive to fix.