- The problem
- Rolls-royce is recalling certain model year 2003-2010 phantom, model year 2007-2010 phantom drophead coupe, and model year 2008-2010 phantom coupe vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
- The risk
- Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Rolls-royce will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 19, 2010. Owners may contact rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2010 for the vacuum.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Phantom year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Rolls-Royce Phantom: every year compared
All Phantom yearsQuestions about the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Does the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom: vacuum (October 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Rolls-Royce Phantom year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Rolls-Royce Phantom years have the most complaints?
2004 (1), 2009 (1), 2014 (1). See every Rolls-Royce Phantom year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data