1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit — 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 1986 compare to other Silver Spirit years?

Silver Spirit NHTSA complaints by model year, 1986 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit problems?

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

Does the 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit have recalls?

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

08V585000Fuel SystemNovember 7, 2008 · 14 units

Defect

BENTLEY IS RECALLING 14 MY 1980-1982 BENTLEY T2, MY 1980-1987 CONTINENTAL, AND MULSANNE, MY 1980-1982 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II, MY 1980 SILVER WRAITH II, MY 1980-1987 CORNICHE, SILVER SPIRIT AND MY 1981-1987 SILVER SPUR PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY, AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART, HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECT IN THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION OF THE RUBBER HOSE. THE HOSE MAY DEGRADE UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“BECAUSE OF A RUBBER HOSE THAT FEEDS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK BEHIND BACK SEAT, (VERY POOR DESIGN) HOSE BEGAN LEAKING 24 GALLONS OF GAS WHILE PARKED INSIDE OF GARAGE WHICH IS INSIDE OF MY HOUSE AND NEARLY BURNED MY HOUSE DOWN. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO TRY AND MAKE SURE IT DIDN'T…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 15, 2020

1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit — common questions

Is the 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. 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 1986 compare to other Silver Spirit years?

What are the most common 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit problems?

Does the 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit — common questions

Is the 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit reliable?

Does the 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit have recalls?

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