Bentley

Arnage

Midsize Cars · model years 1999 to 2009

See all 12 Arnage trims

The verdict

Best year: 2006. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1.

Worst year: 2001. complaints: 1, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Bentley Arnage
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
1999	1Gas	13	$5,950	2	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 Score: 65 of 100, where higher is better.
2000	2Gas	12	$6,400	3	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, about 3x this model's typical 1 Score: 55 of 100, where higher is better.
2001	1Gas	12	$6,400	2	1	TIRES 100%
complaints: 1, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 99 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 17 of 100, where higher is better.
2002	1Gas	11	$7,000	1	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2003	1Gas	11	$7,000	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	1Gas	11	$7,000	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	1Gas	11	$7,000	0	1	SUSPENSION 100%
complaints: 1, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	1Gas	11	$7,000	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	1Gas	11	$7,000	1	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	1Gas	11	$7,000	1	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	1Gas	11	$7,000	1	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1999: 13 to 2009: 11

Owner complaints1999: 0 to 2009: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Bentley Arnage to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.