DecodedCars2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2010 models.
- Class
- Large Cars
- Engines
- 6.6L 12-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 15 combined · 13 city / 20 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 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, 19% below the 2010 large car average of 18.5 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 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.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file.
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 | -19% | $5,500 | 592 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2010 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost under the current (2011+) test program.
Recalls (3)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger · Apr 10, 2012
NHTSA campaign 12V166000 · 69 vehicles
- Problem
- ROLLS-ROYCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 GHOST VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
- Risk
- THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
- Fix
- ROLLS-ROYCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-877-877-3735.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Other Fuel Types › Turbo/Supercharger · Oct 20, 2011
NHTSA campaign 11V522000 · 589 vehicles
- Problem
- ROLLS-ROYCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 GHOST VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010, EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES, BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
- Risk
- THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
- Fix
- ROLLS-ROYCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-877-877-3735.
Not every 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 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 2010 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 →