1999 Bentley Arnage

The 1999 Bentley Arnage is a luxury sedan that was available with a 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 or a 6.75L naturally aspirated V8 engine. The 4.4L V8 produced 350 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque, while the 6.75L V8 produced 400 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque. Both engines were mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission.

The Arnage was praised for its luxurious interior, powerful engines, and comfortable ride. However, it was also criticized for its high price, poor fuel economy, and reliability issues.

Engine

4.4L twin-turbocharged V8

• Turbocharger failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Loss of power, black smoke from the exhaust, high-pitched whistling noise
  • Solution: Replace turbochargers
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $4,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Intake manifold gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, rough idle
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gaskets
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found

6.75L naturally aspirated V8

• No issues found

Transmission

4-speed automatic transmission

• Shifting problems
  • Description/Symptoms: Hard shifting, slipping gears, no engagement
  • Solution: Replace or rebuild transmission
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,500 - $5,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Air suspension failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Vehicle sagging, uneven ride height, air compressor noise
  • Solution: Replace air suspension components
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $3,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Vehicle battery drains quickly, electrical components malfunction
  • Solution: Replace battery or alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found
• Electrical short
  • Description/Symptoms: Blown fuses, electrical components not working
  • Solution: Repair or replace electrical wiring
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rust
  • Description/Symptoms: Appearance of rust on body panels, frame, or suspension components
  • Solution: Rust repair or replacement of affected components
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Navigation system failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Navigation system does not display maps or provide directions
  • Solution: Replace navigation system
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Climate control failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Climate control system does not regulate temperature or airflow
  • Solution: Replace climate control module or actuators
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 1999 Bentley Arnage is a luxurious sedan that has a number of potential reliability issues. The most common issues include turbocharger failure, intake manifold gasket failure, shifting problems, air suspension failure, battery drain, electrical shorts, rust, navigation system failure, and climate control failure. The severity of these issues can range from minor inconveniences to major mechanical failures. The cost to fix these issues can also be significant, ranging from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.