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1998 Rolls-Royce Silver SpurProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage60kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 3, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has problems

2 complaints 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
Power train10
Tires10

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

1 recall

1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur 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 97V-122 · Aug 4, 1997 · 1,621 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE.

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

1998 vs. every other Silver Spur 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 Spur median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Silver Spur owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT LOCAL MECHANICS, WHERE FUSES, ACTUATOR RELAYS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS WERE…
Complaint 10442201 · Jan 3, 2012 · 59,589 miles

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