US vehicle recalls and complaint patterns, explained
Rolls-Royce Corniche recall history
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Rolls-Royce Corniche,
sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Rolls-Royce Corniche,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1971–2001 with 24 recall campaigns and 0 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1977 (4), 1980 (2), and 1978 (2).
Top recall themes: Steering and suspension, Fuel and emissions, and Brakes.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Steering and suspension
3 campaigns · Years: 1973, 1977
These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
2001
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2000
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1987
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1986
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1985
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1984
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1983
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1982
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1981
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1980
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1979
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1978
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1977
4
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1976
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1975
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1973
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1972
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1971
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Fuel system
, Service brakes
and Steering
Show recall evidence by year
2001
Engine and engine cooling: Emission control:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fuel vapors stored in the vehicle's evaporative emission control system could enter a body cavity behind the rocker panel on the driver's side.
2000
Engine and engine cooling: Emission control:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fuel vapors stored in the vehicle's evaporative emission control system could enter a body cavity behind the rocker panel on the driver's side.
1987
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Bentley is recalling 14 my 1980-1982 bentley t2, my 1980-1987 continental, and mulsanne, my 1980-1982 rolls-royce silver shadow ii, my 1980 silver wraith ii, my 1980-1987 corniche, silver spirit and my 1981-1987 silver spur passenger vehicles. A fuel hose assembly, available as a replacement part
1986
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Bentley is recalling 14 my 1980-1982 bentley t2, my 1980-1987 continental, and mulsanne, my 1980-1982 rolls-royce silver shadow ii, my 1980 silver wraith ii, my 1980-1987 corniche, silver spirit and my 1981-1987 silver spur passenger vehicles. A fuel hose assembly, available as a replacement part
1985
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Bentley is recalling 14 my 1980-1982 bentley t2, my 1980-1987 continental, and mulsanne, my 1980-1982 rolls-royce silver shadow ii, my 1980 silver wraith ii, my 1980-1987 corniche, silver spirit and my 1981-1987 silver spur passenger vehicles. A fuel hose assembly, available as a replacement part
1984
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Bentley is recalling 14 my 1980-1982 bentley t2, my 1980-1987 continental, and mulsanne, my 1980-1982 rolls-royce silver shadow ii, my 1980 silver wraith ii, my 1980-1987 corniche, silver spirit and my 1981-1987 silver spur passenger vehicles. A fuel hose assembly, available as a replacement part
1983
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Bentley is recalling 14 my 1980-1982 bentley t2, my 1980-1987 continental, and mulsanne, my 1980-1982 rolls-royce silver shadow ii, my 1980 silver wraith ii, my 1980-1987 corniche, silver spirit and my 1981-1987 silver spur passenger vehicles. A fuel hose assembly, available as a replacement part
1982
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Bentley is recalling 14 my 1980-1982 bentley t2, my 1980-1987 continental, and mulsanne, my 1980-1982 rolls-royce silver shadow ii, my 1980 silver wraith ii, my 1980-1987 corniche, silver spirit and my 1981-1987 silver spur passenger vehicles. A fuel hose assembly, available as a replacement part
1981
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Bentley is recalling 14 my 1980-1982 bentley t2, my 1980-1987 continental, and mulsanne, my 1980-1982 rolls-royce silver shadow ii, my 1980 silver wraith ii, my 1980-1987 corniche, silver spirit and my 1981-1987 silver spur passenger vehicles. A fuel hose assembly, available as a replacement part
1980
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Bentley is recalling 14 my 1980-1982 bentley t2, my 1980-1987 continental, and mulsanne, my 1980-1982 rolls-royce silver shadow ii, my 1980 silver wraith ii, my 1980-1987 corniche, silver spirit and my 1981-1987 silver spur passenger vehicles. A fuel hose assembly, available as a replacement part
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Heat generated by catalytic converters may cause deterioration of hydraulic brake hoses on certain vehicles. Brake hose may fail, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid from the dual hydraulic system.
1979
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Heat generated by catalytic converters may cause deterioration of hydraulic brake hoses on certain vehicles. Brake hose may fail, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid from the dual hydraulic system.
1978
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The vehicle may remain on automatic cruise control even when driver attempts to brake. This malfunction may occur without prior warning.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Heat generated by catalytic converters may cause deterioration of hydraulic brake hoses on certain vehicles. Brake hose may fail, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid from the dual hydraulic system.
1977
Steering: Rack and pinion:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: During vehicle assembly the following may not have been sufficiently tightened: the four setscrews securing the steering rack mounting frame to the sub-frame; four nuts and bolts securing engine front mount cross-members to the sub-frame; two setscrews securing the inner ball joint bracket to the
Steering: Tie rod assembly:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The vehicle may remain on automatic cruise control even when driver attempts to brake. This malfunction may occur without prior warning.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Heat generated by catalytic converters may cause deterioration of hydraulic brake hoses on certain vehicles. Brake hose may fail, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid from the dual hydraulic system.
1976
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Heat generated by catalytic converters may cause deterioration of hydraulic brake hoses on certain vehicles. Brake hose may fail, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid from the dual hydraulic system.
1975
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Heat generated by catalytic converters may cause deterioration of hydraulic brake hoses on certain vehicles. Brake hose may fail, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid from the dual hydraulic system.
1973
Structure: Bumpers:
Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Power train: Park/neutral start interlock switch:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Power train: Park/neutral start interlock switch:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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