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Rolls-Royce Phantom (VII) Problems by Year

The definitive luxury flagship. While built to an incredible standard, early models can suffer from "BMW-era" electronic niggles and expensive suspension refreshes.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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Year Periods
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Known Issues
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Serious Faults
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Moderate Issues

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2013–20172 issues2003–20123 issues

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Buying Tips for the Rolls-Royce Phantom (VII)

  • ✓Inspect the Michelin PAX or Goodyear EMT tyres; replacements are rare and extremely expensive
  • ✓Check for corrosion around the door handles and wheel arches on pre-2008 cars
  • ✓Ask for proof of high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) replacement on the V12 engine
  • ✓Verify all rear theatre and seat adjustment functions operate silently
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