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1999 Rolls-Royce Silver SeraphProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 02V-187 · Jul 15, 2002 · 2,085 vehicles

Risk. THIS AIR COULD ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL AND PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Recall 99V-139 · Jun 4, 1999 · 639 vehicles

Risk. IN EXTREME CASES, THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO ANY OBJECT IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT CUSHION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Rolls-Royce.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Silver Seraph year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silver Seraph median. How we score

'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Silver Seraph owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DEALER PERFORMED RECALL 02V187, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED, BRAKES WOULD ALSO FADE, DEALER BLED AND FLUSHED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, ALSO REPLACED 3 PRESSURE ACCUMULATORS. *SLC
Complaint 567212 · Aug 25, 2002

Own a 1999 Silver Seraph?

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