- The problem
- Heat generated by catalytic converters may cause deterioration of hydraulic brake hoses on certain vehicles. Brake hose may fail, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid from the dual hydraulic system.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace hydraulic brake hoses and install a heat shield to protect them, without charge.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Rolls-Royce Saloon Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Rolls-Royce Saloon have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1980 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Saloon year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Rolls-Royce Saloon 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 1978 Rolls-Royce Saloon 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.
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All Saloon yearsQuestions about the 1978 Rolls-Royce Saloon
Does the 1978 Rolls-Royce Saloon have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Rolls-Royce Saloon: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (May 1980). 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 1978 Rolls-Royce Saloon had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Rolls-Royce Saloon a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Rolls-Royce Saloon 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.
What should I do if my 1978 Rolls-Royce Saloon 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