Rolls-Royce Phantom problems, recalls & best years
The deets on every Phantom from 2003 to 2023: 3 owner complaints and 19 recalls across 17 model years.
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2004 (1), 2009 (1), 2014 (1). Best fuel economy: 14 mpg combined (2023).
Problem areas across all years
Year by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Best mpg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | – | |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 13 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 13 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 13 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 14 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
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FAQ
What is the worst year for the Rolls-Royce Phantom?
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2004 (1), 2009 (1), 2014 (1).
How many recalls has the Rolls-Royce Phantom had?
Across 2003–2023, NHTSA lists 19 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).