2005 Bentley Arnage: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Arnage years.
3 owner complaints, most about suspension. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2005 Arnage?The 2005 Bentley Arnage has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension.
Safety record for the 2005 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 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 2005 Arnage
wheels
Campaign 06V040000ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT FINISH, WHICH CAN ALLOW THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.
wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Campaign 07V071000ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ROAD WHEEL FIXING BOLTS MAY BE DIMENSIONALLY INCORRECT. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THESE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.
suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Campaign 05V546000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO THE USE OF A NON SELF-LOCKING NUT, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED.
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
Compare every Arnage year side by side to see how 2005 ranks against the rest.
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