Tl* the contact owns a 1998 roll royce silver spur; long wheel base. The contact stated that he was unable to shift from park (five incidents) or drive (three incidents). The vehicle was taken to two different local mechanics, where fuses, actuator relays and other associated components were replaced for a total of eight incidents. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer for a second opinion where it was diagnosed that the actuator relay plus a loose wire in the transmission were pieced together. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 59,589 and the current mileage was 60,500. Updated 01/04/12 *bf according to the invoice, when moving the gear selector from drive to park, or park to drive, the position letter would not illuminate. Updated 01/27/12 *bf the consumer stated it was his understanding that the wires in the transmission tubing were too short and under constant wear, which caused the wirer to separate. Updated 02/01/12 status update 02/23/12
The worst 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur problems
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- Tires1
- Transmission1
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- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment.
- Risk
- This condition can lead to a brake hydraulic fluid leak and reduced braking performance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced.
Recall number 97V122000 · Recall details
What 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur owners say
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Tire tread separated and caused vehicle damage.
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Is the 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur, close to a typical Silver Spur model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur?
Tires, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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