2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Phantom years?

Phantom NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Fuel System	1	100%	new

Does the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V447000BrakesOctober 1, 2010 · 2,552 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 19, 2008

2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom — common questions

Is the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2009 compare to other Phantom years?

What are the most common 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom problems?

Does the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom — common questions

Is the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom reliable?

Does the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom have recalls?

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