The most-reported Arnage run is SCBLC31E71C (2001 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Tires problems make up 100% of reports; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for Arnage model years 1999–2009.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Bentley Arnage has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Arnage complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCBLC31E71C•••••• | 2001 | 1 | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 100% of everything Bentley Arnage owners report: Tires, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Bentley Arnage; the 6 below cover build years 1999 to 2009. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 02V187000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1999–2002 |
| 10V411000 | Structure:body:hood | 2007–2009 |
| 05E012000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2000–2002 |
| 01V042000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2000–2001 |
| 00V092000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2000 |
| 99V139000 | Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler | 1999 |
02V187000 was opened in 2002 on cars built from 1999: 3 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 1 reports on the Bentley Arnage, 100% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Bentley Arnage | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (100%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 99 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 1624% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Bentley Arnage share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Bentley Arnage VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 Arnage runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Arnage production run has the most complaints?
SCBLC31E71C, a 2001 build, with 1 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Arnage run has 1.
How many Arnage complaints involve a crash?
100% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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