AI DamageRolls-Royce Silver Spur: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Rolls-Royce Silver Spur across 5 model years: 7 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 29% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 14% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 14% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 14% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 14% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (14% of all).
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 · turbo · 8 cyl 1998
- 6.8 L · petrol · 8 cyl 1984–1997
- 6.8 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 1997–1999
- automatic, 3-speed 1984–1988
- automatic, 4-speed 1993–1999
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that the mineral oil level and brake system 1 and 2 warning lights were illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The contact had added 0W20 oil in both brake reservoirs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure.
The contact stated that the mineral oil level and brake system #1 and #2 warning lights were illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The contact added mineral oil to the brake reservoirs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 roll royce silver spur; long wheel base. The contact stated that he was unable to shift from park (five incidents) or drive (three incidents).
Speed control intermittently goes into resume mode after brake pedal has been depressed causing driver to re-brake.
Windshield wiper parking rest became sticky that it jammed drivers wiper causing it to be inoperable.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
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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 2026-11-05.