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2001 Bentley Arnage problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2001 Bentley Arnage — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include 99 deaths and 3 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

99

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Arnage years?

Arnage NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted1 complaint1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 0 complaints2005: 1 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints
Arnage NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Bentley Arnage problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2001 Bentley Arnage have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05E012000Fuel SystemFebruary 8, 2005 · 77 units

Defect

CERTAIN BENTLEY AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP NOISE REDUCTION KITS, P/NOS PF59918PA AND PF59918PB, SUITABLE FOR USE ON 2000-2002 MY BENTLEY ARNAGE RED LABEL VEHICLES AND 2001 MY BENTLEY ARNAGE LE MANS AND LWB VEHICLES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET HOSE CAN FRACTURE UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.

Consequence

A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

BENTLEY WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AND WILL INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED BENTLEY DEALER FOR FREE REPAIR. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-777-6923.

02V187000BrakesJuly 15, 2002 · 2,085 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE LOW PRESSURE BRAKE FLUID FEED PIPE BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE RESERVOIR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP OR RETAIN AIR.

Consequence

THIS AIR COULD ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL AND PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH HOSES AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-800-777-6923.

01V042000Fuel SystemFebruary 14, 2001 · 330 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES WERE INSTALLED IN SOME OF THESE VEHICLES. THE POSITION OF THE CRIMP SECURING THE RUBBER HOSE MATERIAL TO THE STEEL QUICK RELEASE CONNECTION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPER. IF THE CRIMP IS NOT PROPERLY POSITION, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, THIS FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FEED AND RETURN HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-248-340-6464.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“VIOLATE NO HASSLE NO CLAIMS WARRANTY - GLA / ZR RATED TYRES NO TYRE CHAIN OF SELLING USELESS DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. OF SHRAPNEL AND TETANUS FILLED FROM NOW ON. OF ZINC OR LITHIUM GREASE PUSH PIN BUT METAL RIVETS. OTHER [XXX] 2013 GMC ALL WHEEL DRIVE IS JUST BIGGER TYRES OF HOW DO I ROTATE THESE?…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · April 10, 2023 · crash

2001 Bentley Arnage — common questions

Is the 2001 Bentley Arnage reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Bentley Arnage have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2001 Bentley Arnage. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.