The worst 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 10V447000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom 23
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function.
- Complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks.
- Customer complains the CID monitor does not extend or retract correctly, for example stuck in the lowered...
- Front brakes squeaking with low brake pressure during low speed maneuvering or parking, at ambient...
- Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction.
- The engine oil level has not been determined for a long time
- Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction
- The customer complains there is little or no cooling effect from the air conditioning system
- Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens
- Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant The Check control message (ID166) appears despite correct...
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Questions about the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Is the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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