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Bentley Arnage problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Arnage from 1999 to 2009: 2 owner complaints and 11 recalls across 8 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2001 (1), 2005 (1). Best fuel economy: 13 mpg combined (1999).

Bentley Arnage
Photo: GPS 56 from New Zealand · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Tires1
Suspension1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
19992013
20003012
20012112
20021011
20050111
20071011
20081011
20091011

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Bentley Arnage?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2001 (1), 2005 (1).

How many recalls has the Bentley Arnage had?

Across 1999–2009, NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).