2008 Rolls-royce Phantom
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Rolls-royce Phantom is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
2008 Rolls-royce Phantom at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2008 Rolls-royce Phantom recalls 1
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2008 Rolls-royce Phantom MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Rolls-royce Phantom costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2008 Rolls-royce Phantom — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 23
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 23.
The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function.
Bulletin RR64605110 · Equipment · Sep 2021Complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks.
Bulletin RR65562989 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2021Customer complains the CID monitor does not extend or retract correctly, for example stuck in the lowered position or doesn?t raise fully.
Bulletin RR65558203 · Equipment · Jul 2021Front brakes squeaking with low brake pressure during low speed maneuvering or parking, at ambient temperatures of +5 to -5?C (41 - 23?F). If the brakes are cold, when the driver brakes for the ?rst time after the start of the journey or when driving for a lon…
Bulletin RR65499571 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2021Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction.
Bulletin RR65547515 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2021The engine oil level has not been determined for a long time. Please measure engine oil level. The check control message (ID 961) can occur on a new vehicle even with very low usage or relatively low operating hours.
Bulletin RR65537732 · Equipment, Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2021Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction
Bulletin RR65547515 · Engine, Electrical System · May 2021The check control message "It is possible to continue driving. Steering effort and/or steering behaviour is changed. Drive moderately" Is displayed in the central information display
Bulletin RR65537708 · Steering, Electrical System · Apr 2021The customer complains there is little or no cooling effect from the air conditioning system. When checking the A/C system it is either very low or empty of refrigerant.
Bulletin RR65217845 · Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Apr 2021Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant The Check control message (ID166) appears despite correct coolant level. Coolant is visible in the expansion tank. The complaint occurs sporadically. The problem described here only concerns the High Temperature c…
Bulletin RR65522171 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2021Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the PHANTOM RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2008 Rolls-royce Phantom. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Brakes
On certain vehicles, a check valve in the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time, this could result in contamination of the brake booster. Loss of brake power assist could occur which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correctio…
Transport Canada #2010328 · Oct 2010Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.