Parts for your 2015 Toyota Crown-Struts

2015 Toyota Crown — Are “struts” used on this model?

For the 2015 Toyota Crown (S210 series Royal/Athlete), “struts” aren’t the go. This model runs a double wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear, not a MacPherson strut layout. In other words, if someone’s chasing “front struts” for a 2015 Crown, the correct parts to look for are front shock absorbers (dampers), plus control arms, bushes, ball joints and sway bar links — not strut assemblies.

Technical references backing this: Toyota’s Crown (S210) Repair Manual and New Car Features manuals specify front: double wishbone, rear: multi‑link, the 2015 Crown Royal/Athlete Japanese brochure lists the same, and independent service data (e.g., workshop databases used across AU/NZ) shows no MacPherson struts on this platform. Some grades also feature AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) dampers, which are still conventional shocks, just electronically controlled.

Why no struts? Toyota engineered the Crown as a premium rear‑wheel‑drive sedan where comfort and handling are key. A double wishbone front gives better camber control through the suspension stroke, improved steering feel and stability, and more precise wheel alignment under braking and cornering. Combined with a multi‑link rear, it delivers that plush, planted ride the Crown is known for. A MacPherson strut is compact and cost‑effective, but it generally can’t match the geometry control and NVH refinement of a proper wishbone/multi‑link set‑up in a luxury chassis.

What should owners service instead? Think shocks/dampers and the arms that locate the wheels. As kilometres rack up, dampers can weep oil or lose their punch, bushes crack or soften, and ball joints develop play. Typical signs it’s time to act include extra bounce over bumps, nose‑dive under brakes, a floaty feel on the motorway, clunks over speed humps, or uneven tyre wear.

Recommended care for a 2015 Crown in AU/NZ conditions:

• Inspect shocks, arms, bushes, ball joints and sway bar links every 15,000–20,000 km or annually.
• Replace dampers in pairs if they’re leaking or performance has dropped (often 80,000–120,000 km depending on use and road quality).
• Use AVS‑compatible dampers if the vehicle has electronically controlled suspension.
• Renew bump stops, dust boots and upper mounts/insulators with the dampers.
• Get a four‑wheel alignment after any suspension work to protect tyres and restore proper handling.

Bottom line: the 2015 Toyota Crown doesn’t use MacPherson struts. It uses shocks with double wishbone and multi‑link hardware — and keeping those components fresh is the way to maintain that trademark Crown ride and confidence on Kiwi and Aussie roads.

Popular questions

Does the 2015 Toyota Crown have struts or shocks?
It has shocks (dampers), not MacPherson struts. The front is double wishbone and the rear is multi‑link, so there’s no strut tower/bearing plate assembly like you’d see on a typical MacPherson‑equipped car.

What do I replace instead of “front struts” on a 2015 Crown?
Order front shock absorbers and check the associated hardware: upper/lower control arms, bushes, ball joints, sway bar links, and top insulators/bump stops. If your Crown has AVS, make sure the new dampers are AVS‑compatible.

How often should the suspension be serviced?
A good rule is to inspect every 15,000–20,000 km or yearly. Replace dampers if they’re leaking or the ride has gone floaty, and always book a four‑wheel alignment after replacing arms or shocks to prevent uneven tyre wear.