Rolls-Royce Ghost
18 model years from 2010 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2010–2027
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 6.7L 12-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 13–15 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2011 (1)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 9,399 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Ghost in brief
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost is a large car offered with a 6.7L 12-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 215 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 130-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,368 lb (Series Ii 4dr Sedan).
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 Ghost has 18 model years in our data, from 2010 to 2027.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 15 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 13 to 15 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine and engine cooling › cooling system (1), engine and engine cooling (1).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.
2010 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 9 campaigns and 1 owner complaints.
How the 2010 Ghost compares
The 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is a large car offered with a 6.6L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway), 19% worse than the 2010 large car average of 18.5 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
About the Rolls-Royce Ghost
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a full-sized luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The "Ghost" nameplate, named in honour of the Silver Ghost, a car first produced in 1906, was announced in April 2009 at the Auto Shanghai show. The production model was officially unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Ghost Extended Wheelbase was introduced in 2011. During development, the Ghost was known as the "RR04". It was designed as a smaller, "more measured, more realistic car" than the Phantom, aiming for a lower price category for Rolls-Royce models.
From the Wikipedia article "Rolls-Royce Ghost", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Ghost 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 Ghost
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2021 Ghost
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
Ghost changes by model year
- 2025
- New body dimensions: 3.5 in shorter — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2021
- New body dimensions: 5.9 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 6.7L 12-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 6.6L 12-cyl turbo
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 18 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 | 215 in | 5,368 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 215 in | 5,368 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 218.5 in | 5,628 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 218.5 in | 5,628 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 218.5 in | 5,628 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6.7L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 218.5 in | 5,628 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 212.6 in | 5,490 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 212.6 in | 5,490 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 212.6 in | 5,490 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 212.6 in | 5,490 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | 212.6 in | 5,490 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | 212.6 in | 5,490 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | 212.6 in | 5,490 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | 212.6 in | 5,490 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | 212.6 in | 5,490 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2027 Ghost
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 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 →


