Total Complaints
2 filings
ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH · model year
1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999ROLLS-ROYCESILVER SERAPH carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 SILVER SERAPH is suspension:rear:shock absorber with 1 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
No open NHTSA investigation overlaps the 1999 SILVER SERAPH in the current dataset. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20020917SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HARD, STIFF RIDE, THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY TAKEN TO COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER ANOTHER DEALERSHIP COULD, THEY REPLACED THE REAR STRUTS AND FLEX HOSES. *SLC
20020917SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DEALER PERFORMED RECALL 02V187, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED, BRAKES WOULD ALSO FADE, DEALER BLED AND FLUSHED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, ALSO REPLACED 3 PRESSURE ACCUMULATORS. *SLC
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH have?▼
The 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH is SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Is the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.