AI DamageRolls-Royce Phantom: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Rolls-Royce Phantom across 10 model years: 0 owner complaints and 37 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 6.7 L · petrol · 12 cyl 2004–2017
- 6.7 L · petrol · turbo · 12 cyl 2018–2027
- automatic, 6-speed 2004–2012
- automatic, 8-speed 2013–2027
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- A small number of Rolls-Royce Phantom (RR11/RR12), Ghost (RR21/RR22), and Cullinan (RR31) vehicles have…
- Expansion Tank Return
- The tread plate should be gently pried up using an appropriate plastic wedge tool, and then the ribbon…
- A small number of Rolls-Royce Phantom (RRll/RR12), Ghost (RR21/RR22), Spectre (RR25), and Cullinan (RR31)…
- A Rolls-Royce Phantom (RR11/12), Ghost (RR21/22) and Cullinan (RR31) vehicles have been identified as…
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA is releasing this bulletin to provide information regarding the…
- Comfort Entry Access System affected
- The vehicles identified may potentially not transfer incoming voice audio during a telematics call due to…
- The Comfort Entry Access feature in the affected vehicles have been identified as having a potential issue…
- Complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks
- The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function
- Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction
Repair videos
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.