The Lemon IndexFord Crown Victoria reliability.
Is it reliable? Yes, very. About a third as many complaints as the average car.
One of the most reliable · 2005–2011
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Fewest complaints
2011.
Only 3 Ford Crown Victoria years have enough complaints and sales to score, too few for best and worst lists. 2011 drew about a fifth as many complaints as the average car.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Quick answers.
Is the Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Yes, very. It draws about a third as many complaints as the average car. Fewest complaints: 2011.
Is the Ford Crown Victoria a good car?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable models we track, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2005-2011: Lemon Index 31; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: 2011 drew the fewest complaints since 2010.
What are the best Ford Crown Victoria years to buy?
Only 3 Ford Crown Victoria years have enough data to score, so we don't list best years. 2011 drew the fewest complaints (about a fifth as many complaints as the average car).
What Ford Crown Victoria years should you stay away from?
Only 3 Ford Crown Victoria years have enough data to score, too few to single out years to avoid.
How many recalls does the Ford Crown Victoria have?
20 safety recalls across the 6 model years we track. Most: 2005 (6), 2007 (4), 2006 (3). Each year's page lists them, and every Ford Crown Victoria recall is in one list here.
What are the most common Ford Crown Victoria problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name steering, fuel system, gasoline and transmission & drivetrain most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 63 | about two-thirds as many complaints as the average car | 28 | lights (25%) | 6 | — | 16–19 |
| 2006 | – | too few complaints to score | 8 | speed control (25%) | 3 | — | 17–18 |
| 2007 | – | too few complaints to score | 6 | steering (33%) | 4 | — | 18 |
| 2008 | – | too few complaints to score | 9 | speed control (33%) | 3 | — | 18 |
| 2009 | 79 | about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car | 21 | fuel system, gasoline (48%) | 2 | — | 19 |
| 2011 | 21 | about a fifth as many complaints as the average car | 13 | steering (46%) | 2 | — | 19 |
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. U.S. sales source: goodcarbadcar.net. How it works
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