VehicleVerdict

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow years to avoid

Across 1968–1980, no single Silver Shadow year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1980 drew the most complaints; 1980 the fewest.

0

Total complaints

10

Recall campaigns

1968–1980

Years covered

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Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints1968: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Silver Shadow year

YearComplaintsRecalls
198001
197902
197802
197704
197602
197501
197302
197101
197001
196901
196801

Common questions

What is the best year for the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow?

By complaint volume, 1980 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Silver Shadow years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have?

Across all model years, the Silver Shadow has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.