Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2005 Bentley Arnage peaked in 2022, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2005 Bentley Arnage
Sedan, gasoline, RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive, built in England. Owner complaints on file from Apr 19, 2022 to Apr 19, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2005 sedan
Severity index0.02005 sedans average 10.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2005 Bentley Arnage name suspension
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2005 Bentley Arnage
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2005 Bentley Arnage
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 19, 2022Failure Mar 4, 202228,000 milesGlenn Heights, TXSuspension
The contact owns a 2005 Bentley Arnage. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was out of alignment. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the front suspension lower ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V546000 (Suspension) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000. The consumer stated the mgr. at Bentley-Dallas informed him ,"they had no recalls and nothing we can do for you at this time".
NHTSA complaint 11461352
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
47 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 2069806/5 Mar 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer r… - 2051562/12 Mar 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Me… - 2072055/1 Nov 30, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Spurious DTC identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customers will not be aware of any DTCs, workshop operatives may discover spurious DTCs whilst running Guided Fault Finding (GFF) when using ODIS Technical background: To determine the… - 2028794.7 Oct 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Coolant Mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water Customer Statement: -Engine coolant requires topping up or replacing - 2052785.8 Oct 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brake Noise Identification: Customer Statement: -Noise/squeal complaint from the braking system Technical Background: -The noise/squeal can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system - 2061195/3 Oct 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Tec… - 2056407.5 Oct 11, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Running gear - Noise identification Workshop Findings: -The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system Prior to starting t… - 2051562/11 Sep 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Me… - 2053177/19 Sep 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customers will not be aware of any fault codes Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations… - 2069806/4 Sep 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Condition HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell wit… - 2069806/3 Aug 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer r… - 2069806/2 Aug 7, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer r… - 2051187/9 Jul 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Poor engine running - Reduced power - Engine warning lamp illuminated - Symptom related DTCs evident within the applicable engine control unit(s) … - 2069806.1 Apr 26, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HVAC Refrigerent Leakage - Diagnosis Guidelines Customer Statement: -HVAC not cooling or HVAC cooling less than expected - 2036678.5 Jan 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Speaker Replacement - Diagnostic Checks Technical Background: -There have been instances where door speakers have been changed under warranty for the complaint of sound distortion, yet when tested by ourselves and the supplier, no fault could be found wit… - 2051187.8 Nov 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. - 2064337.2 Nov 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Usage of E10 Fuel Customer Statement: -In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI - 2061195.2 Nov 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Telephone Functionality Complaint- Minimum Standards Required For Analysis of Concerns Customer Statement: -The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. - 2056407.4 Nov 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Running Gear - Noise Identification Customer Statement: -Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering - 2051562.10 Nov 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
12 Volt - Battery Test Instruction Technical Background: -For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the measure of this section… - 2051187.7 Oct 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. - 2051562.9 Oct 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
12 Volt- Battery Condition Checks. Technical background For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. - 2051562/8 Oct 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 Volt Battery test instruction Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to batte… - 2052785/6 Sep 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brake noise identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: Noise complaint from the braking system. Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system. Technical background Brake noises can be attribute… - 2056582/4 Sep 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Interior trim - Creak and rattle - Noise identification Customer statement: Noise complaint from the interior Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the interior Prior to starting the instructions within this TPI, the R… - 2051562/7 Sep 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 Volt Battery test instruction Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to batte… - 2036678/4 Sep 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Speaker Replacement - Diagnostic checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: Audio output from speakers is distorted Technical background: There have been instances where door speakers have been changed under warranty for the complaint of sound dist… - 2033864/6 Sep 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer statement / workshop findings: Unable to remove Accessory valve caps, Figure 1 shows an example of the caps. Technical background: We have observed instances where the caps have been difficult to remove once fitted, the issue is caused by corros… - 2051187/6 Sep 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers whe… - 2056407/3 Sep 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Running gear - Noise identification. Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be r… - 2061195/1 Nov 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Tec… - 2051562/6 Nov 11, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
All Models - 12 Volt Battery condition checks. Technical background For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the Measure secti… - 2058173/2 Oct 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electrical switch replacement guidelines. Customer statement/workshop findings: Electrical switch suspected as defective This TPI is not applicable to suspected faulty control units or any component related to the passive restraint system in particular t… - 2052785/5 Aug 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brake noise identification. Customer statement: Noise complaint from the braking system. Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system. Technical Background: Brake noises can be attributed to many causes. Ei… - 2056582/3 Jul 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Interior trim - Creak and rattle - Noise identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: Noise complaint from the interior Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the interior Prior to starting the instructions wit… - 2058173/1 Jan 13, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electrical switch replacement guidelines Customer statement / workshop findings: Electrical switch suspected as defective This TPI is not applicable to suspected faulty control units or any component related to the passive restraint system in particular … - 2056407/2 Dec 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Condition: Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly ass… - 2051187/5 Dec 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Condition: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical Background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. Service: The following TPI should be carried … - 2056582/2 Dec 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Condition: Customer statement: Noise complaint from the interior Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the interior Prior to starting the instructions within this TPI, the Retailer must check and confirm the vehicle is … - 2052785/4 Dec 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Condition: Customer statement: Noise complaint from the braking system. Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system. Technical Background Brake noises can be attributed to many causes. Eight of the most co… - 2051562/5 Dec 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Condition: 12 Volt Battery test instruction Technical Background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the Measure section … - 2052785.3 May 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brake noise identification - 2051562.4 May 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
12 Volt - Battery condition checks - 2051187.3 May 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only - 2033864-5 May 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove - 2051187.1 Jun 11, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only - SB-09-077 Jun 2, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION BENTLEY ARNAGE & AZURE DRIVELINE REFINEMENT. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.