- 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
2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2010 for the vacuum. For comparison, the 2008 has 0 and the 2010 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Phantom year, for its age
#399 most complained-about 2009 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2009 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 rolls royce phantom coupe. The contact stated that when he added fuel the nozzle became stuck in the tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they reduced the size of the filler hole so that the nozzle would not get stuck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for the failure. Rolls royce was contacted and stated that they had no knowledge about the failure. The failure mileage was 9,970 and the current mileage was 10,627.
Rolls-Royce Phantom: every year compared
All Phantom yearsQuestions about the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Does the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 2, 2010 and the latest on September 2, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2009 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