2003 Ford Crown Victoria Wheels Problems

NHTSA component category: WHEELS · data through 07/12/2026

24Wheels complaints

9.6%Of all 249 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How wheels ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING85 · 34.1%

WHEELS24 · 9.6%

WHEELS:RIM18 · 7.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 6.8%

SUSPENSION:REAR14 · 5.6%

Share of the 249 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria overview page.

What owners report

“HAVE 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA GOT RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH 2009. I CALLED NAPA FORD AND WAS TOLD CAR HAD TO BE A POLICE CAR…”NHTSA complaint 10281714 — filed 08/25/2009

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A CRACKED RIM IN THE BACK OF HIS TRUNK. THE DEALER INITIALLY STATED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10247133 — filed 10/29/2008

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE STEEL WHEEL WELD IS COMING APART AND THE TIRES ARE LEAKING. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10243175 — filed 09/23/2008

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Wheels complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria have wheels problems?

Wheels is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria: 24 of 249 complaints on file (9.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria have in total?

249 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's wheels category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the WHEELS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.