Rolls-Royce SILVER SPUR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
59,589 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1981 to 1998 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 40.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl): 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
2002: 1; 2006: 1; 2012: 1; 2022: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11483648 · 2022-09-09 (September 9, 2022)
The contact owns a 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spur. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal the vehicle would not slow. The contact stated that the brake pedal had to be pumped several times to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle back to his residence. 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 br…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,010 miles reported. Look up ODI 11483648 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11483651 · 2022-09-09 (September 9, 2022)
The contact owns a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle would not slow. The contact stated that the brake pedal had to be pumped several times to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The contact used the gear shift lever to down shift to slow the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle back to his residence. 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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 144,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11483651 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10442201 · 2012-01-03 (January 3, 2012)
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 REPLACED FOR A TOTAL OF EIGHT INCIDENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACTUATOR RELAY PLUS A LOOSE WIRE IN THE TRANSMISSION WERE PIECED TOGETHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE F…
Owner-reported narrative. 59,589 miles reported. Look up ODI 10442201 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
1982: 1; 1983: 1; 1984: 1; 1985: 1; 1986: 1; 1987: 1; 1989: 1; 1990: 2; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 2; 1995: 2; 1996: 3; 1997: 1; 1998: 1