DecodedCars2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2012 models.
- Class
- Large Cars
- Body styles
- 4dr Sedan RWD, Extended 4dr Sedan RWD
- Engines
- 6.6L 12-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 15 combined · 13 city / 20 hwy
- Length
- 212.6–219.3 in
- Curb weight
- 5,490–5,556 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 21% below the 2012 large car average of 18.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is a large car offered with a 6.6L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 213 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 130-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,490 lb (4dr Sedan RWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway), 21% worse than the 2012 large car average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
What changed for 2012
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2011 Ghost — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2011; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2011 Ghost →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan RWD | 212.6 in | 76.8 in | 61 in | 129.9 in | – | 5,490 lb | |
| Extended 4dr Sedan RWD | 219.3 in | 76.8 in | 61 in | 136.6 in | – | 5,556 lb |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 20 / 15 | -21% | $5,500 | 592 |
| Ghost EWB | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 20 / 15 | -21% | $5,500 | 592 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2012 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost.
Similar 2012 large cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (this car) | 15 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 14 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger · Apr 18, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V248000 · 47,806 vehicles
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Risk
- If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Jul 27, 2012
NHTSA campaign 12V368000 · 10 vehicles
- Problem
- Certain model year 2012 Ghost passenger vehicles manufactured from March 27, 2012, through July 13, 2012 were equipped with 20-inch tires, but the tire information label states that the vehicles were equipped with 19-inch tires. Therefore, the label does not conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, ÂTire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- Incorrect tire placard information such as an incrorrect recommended pressure may lead to tire inflation errors which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The owners of the affected vehicles have all received corrected tire information labels, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.
Not every 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Ghost years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Ghost | 13 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Ghost | 14 | 215 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Ghost | 14 | 215 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Ghost | 14 | 218.5 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Ghost | 14 | 218.5 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Ghost | 14 | 218.5 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Ghost | 14 | 218.5 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Ghost | 14 | 212.6 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Ghost | 14 | 212.6 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Ghost | 14 | 212.6 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Ghost | 14 | 212.6 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Ghost | 15 | 212.6 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Rolls-Royce. How we calculate this →