The most-reported Silver Spur run is SCAZN42A7BC (1981 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 25% of reports; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for Silver Spur model years 1981–1998.
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 Spur has 5 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Silver Spur complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCAZN42A7BC•••••• | 1981 | — | — | |
| SCAZN42A5GC•••••• | 1986 | — | — | |
| SCAZN02A3HC•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| SCAZN02AXKC•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| SCAZN19C1WC•••••• | 1998 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Rolls-Royce Silver Spur owners report: Service Brakes, 2 of 6 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | — | — | |
| Visibility | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — | |
| Tires | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Rolls-Royce Silver Spur; the 6 below cover build years 1981 to 1998. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 08V585000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1981–1987 |
| 97V122000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1994–1998 |
| 95V159000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 1992–1996 |
| 90V073000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1989–1990 |
| 95V230000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid | 1996 |
| 90V039000 | Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1990 |
08V585000 was opened in 2008 on cars built from 1981: 27 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 6 | 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 Spur share of that is 6 complaints over 5 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Rolls-Royce Silver Spur VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 6 NHTSA complaints from 5 Silver Spur runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Silver Spur production run has the most complaints?
SCAZN42A7BC, a 1981 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Silver Spur run has 1.2.
How many Silver Spur complaints involve a crash?
0% of 6 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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