DecodedCars2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2005 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- 4dr Sedan RWD
- Engines
- 6.7L 12-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 13 combined · 11 city / 17 hwy
- Length
- 229.5 in
- Curb weight
- 5,578 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 13 MPG combined, 37% below the 2005 midsize car average of 20.6 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 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.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 13 MPG combined (11 city / 17 highway), 37% worse than the 2005 midsize car average of 20.6 MPG, for an estimated $6,300 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan RWD | 229.5 in | 78.3 in | 64.2 in | 140.6 in | – | 5,578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom | 6.7L 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 / 17 / 13 | -37% | $6,300 | 684 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2005 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom under the current (2011+) test program.
Recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum · Oct 1, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V447000 · 2,552 vehicles
- Problem
- ROLLS-ROYCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2010 PHANTOM, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PHANTOM DROPHEAD COUPE, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 PHANTOM COUPE VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
- Risk
- POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- ROLLS-ROYCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-877-877-3735.
Not every 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall 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 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Phantom years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Phantom | 13 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Phantom | 14 | 229.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Phantom | 14 | 229.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Phantom | 14 | 229.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Phantom | 14 | 229.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Phantom | 14 | 229.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Phantom | 14 | 229.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Phantom | 14 | 229.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Phantom | 14 | 229.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Phantom | 14 | 229.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Phantom | 14 | 229.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Phantom | 14 | 229.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Rolls-Royce. How we calculate this →