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2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost problems

The most common problem on the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is engine and cooling. Its complaint count is close to a typical Ghost model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
22
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost problems

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Recalls 2

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/superchargerReported April 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Risk
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1‑800‑525‑7417, MINI at 1‑866‑825‑1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1‑877‑877‑3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

Recall number 18V248000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/superchargerReported April 10, 2012 · 69 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Rolls-royce is recalling certain model year 2011 ghost vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
Risk
This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Remedy
Rolls-royce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on may 9, 2012. Owners may contact rolls-royce customer relations and services at 1‑877‑877‑3735.

Recall number 12V166000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost 22

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Engine · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 rolls-royce ghost. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v248000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (paul miller rolls-royce, 250 us-46 u.s. 46, parsippany, nj 07054, (973) 575-7751) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. *tt the consumer stated the problem has been resolved.

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Is the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost, close to a typical Ghost model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost have?

2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost engine?

Yes, 2 recalls: 18V248000, 12V166000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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