1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 59,589 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 3, 2012 · Power train
“Tire tread separated and caused vehicle damage. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 24, 2006 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 10 / 15 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 6.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Rolls-Royce Silver Spur model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Rolls-Royce Silver Spur model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
How do I know if my 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Rolls-Royce dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 97V122000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Rolls-Royce models
- Phantom3 complaints
- Wraith2 complaints
- Ghost1 complaints
- Rolls Royce1 complaints
- Silver Seraph1 complaints
- Silver Spirit1 complaints
- Bentley0 complaints
- Camargue0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.