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2006 Bentley Continental Flying SpurProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 1, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10
Tires10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 08V-217 · May 15, 2008 · 13,420 vehicles

Risk. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 08V-072 · Feb 15, 2008 · 4 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AIR BAG ITSELF DURING DEPLOYMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Bentley.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Continental Flying Spur year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Continental Flying Spur median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Continental Flying Spur owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THE FRONT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COLLAPSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT IT WAS REPAIRED.…
Complaint 10407726 · Jun 21, 2011 · 14,000 miles

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