Parts for your 2018 Toyota Crown-Struts

2018 Toyota Crown struts: what’s fitted and what owners in Australia and New Zealand should know

Technical sources indicate the 2018 Toyota Crown (S220 series, launched mid‑2018) does not use MacPherson struts. Toyota’s global launch material for the all‑new Crown (June 2018) specifies multi‑link suspension at both the front and rear. The Toyota Crown S220 New Car Features/Repair Manual likewise details a multi‑link design with separate links controlling wheel location and a shock absorber (damper) with coil spring that is not a structural strut. In parts catalogues, the front units are listed as shock absorber assemblies rather than struts.

Why no struts? The Crown targets refined ride and confident handling typical of premium rear‑drive sedans. A multi‑link layout allows engineers to tune camber gain and toe behaviour across suspension travel, improving grip, steering feel and tyre contact. It also helps packaging for a longitudinal powertrain, while reducing road noise and harshness that can creep in through a simple strut tower. In short, the damper and spring manage vertical motion, and the multiple arms do the heavy lifting for geometry—so it’s accurate to talk about shocks/dampers, not struts, on this model.

For owners searching “2018 Toyota Crown struts”, it’s worth knowing the correct service items are the front and rear shock absorber assemblies (with coil springs), their top mounts, dust boots and bump stops. If the vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) on higher trims, use compatible dampers and follow scan‑tool procedures for any calibration checks after work. A wheel alignment is recommended after damper replacement.

• Signs the Crown’s dampers need attention: excessive float or bounce over undulations, longer stopping distances due to nose dive, uneven tyre wear, oil misting on the damper body, rattles or knocks over sharp edges, and stability/traction control intervening more often on rough roads.
• Typical replacement timing varies with use, many cars show noticeable damper wear between 80,000 and 120,000 kilometres on mixed Aussie and Kiwi roads. Rough surfaces, heavy loads or spirited driving can shorten that window. Always replace dampers in axle pairs and choose quality OEM or reputable aftermarket units.
• While you’re there, inspect front lower arm bushes and ball joints, rear control arm bushes, and sway‑bar links. New top mounts, boots and bump stops are inexpensive insurance against future noise or premature wear.

Referenced sources: Toyota Global Newsroom “All‑new Crown” press information (June 2018, multi‑link front and rear), Toyota Crown S220 New Car Features/Repair Manual (Suspension section), and Toyota domestic market brochures listing suspension specifications for the 2018 model year.

Popular questions about 2018 Toyota Crown “struts”

Does the 2018 Toyota Crown have struts or shocks?

The 2018 Crown uses multi‑link suspension front and rear with shock absorbers, it doesn’t use MacPherson struts. The springs and dampers are coil‑over style but they don’t locate the wheel like a strut would.

In parts listings you’ll find them as front and rear shock absorber assemblies. Some trims also have Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), so choose dampers that match your build code.

When should the dampers be replaced on a 2018 Crown?

There’s no fixed interval, but many cars in Australia and New Zealand benefit from new dampers somewhere between 80,000 and 120,000 km, depending on road quality and load.

Judge by condition: look for oil seepage, extra bounce, longer braking distances, or choppy ride on corrugations. Always replace in axle pairs and get a wheel alignment.

What else should be changed with the dampers on a 2018 Crown?

It’s smart to renew top mounts, dust boots and bump stops at the same time. These small parts keep noise down and protect the new damper shafts.

Have the technician inspect control arm bushes, ball joints and sway‑bar links. On AVS cars, confirm connectors and wiring are intact and perform any required calibrations.