Rolls-Royce Phantom
23 model years from 2005 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2027
- Class
- Large Cars, Compact Cars, Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 6.7L 12-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 13–14 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2014 (1)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 6,329 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Phantom in brief
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Phantom is a large car offered with a 6.7L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 230 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 141-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,840 lb (4dr Sedan RWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 19 highway), 46% worse than the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom has 23 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027, classed as Large Cars, Compact Cars, Midsize Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 14 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 13 to 14 MPG.
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 7 campaigns and 1 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Phantom compares
The 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is a midsize car offered with a 6.7L 12-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 230 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 141-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,578 lb.
About the Rolls-Royce Phantom
Automaker Rolls-Royce has used the Phantom name on full-sized luxury cars and limousines since 1925, making it the longest-used car model nameplate in automotive history.
From the Wikipedia article "Rolls-Royce Phantom", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Phantom pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 46% below the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Phantom
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2019 Phantom
0 owner complaints · 2 recalls
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Phantom changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 23 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 13 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,798 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 229.9 in | 5,798 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 229.5 in | 5,798 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 229.5 in | 5,798 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 229.5 in | 5,798 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 229.5 in | 5,798 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 14 MPG | 229.5 in | 5,798 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 13 MPG | 229.5 in | 5,578 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6.7L 12-cyl | 13 MPG | 229.5 in | 5,578 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2027 Phantom
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 13 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Rolls-Royce. How we calculate this →
