The most-reported Silver Seraph run is SCALA61E1XC (1999 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 50% of reports; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for Silver Seraph model years 1999–2002.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Silver Seraph complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCALA61E1XC•••••• | 1999 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 50% of everything Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph owners report: Service Brakes, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph; the 2 below cover build years 1999 to 2002. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 02V187000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1999–2002 |
| 99V139000 | Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler | 1999 |
02V187000 was opened in 2002 on cars built from 1999: 3 years on the road before the recall.
The Silver Seraph against its rivals
The Silver Seraph draws 1 complaints per production run; the Jaguar Vanden Plas 1.1. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1 | 1 | 0% | |
| Jaguar Vanden Plas | 38 | 34 | 10.5% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 Silver Seraph runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Silver Seraph production run has the most complaints?
SCALA61E1XC, a 1999 build, with 1 complaints. The typical Silver Seraph run has 1.
Does the Silver Seraph get more complaints than the Jaguar Vanden Plas?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the Silver Seraph against 1.1 for the Jaguar Vanden Plas.
How many Silver Seraph complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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