2001 Bentley Arnage: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Arnage years.
1 owner complaint, most about tires. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2001 Arnage?The 2001 Bentley Arnage has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are tires.
Safety record for the 2001 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2001 Bentley Arnage vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Arnage years only. How we score it
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2001 Arnage
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 01V042000VEHICLE 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 02V187000ON 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.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 05E012000CERTAIN 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.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is deeply bifurcated, split between profound appreciation for the vehicle's character and significant apprehension regarding its ownership costs and complexity.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Arnage. See the full Arnage owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Arnage listings typically run $28,798–$45,362 across 1999 to 2007 model years.
Other Arnage model years
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