2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
The 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by BENTLEY MOTORS LTD for this model year.
Recalls for the 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT, potentially affecting up to 13,505 vehicles.
Recall 08V217000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 13,420 vehicles affected
Defect: BENTLEY IS RECALLING 13,420 MY 2004-2008 CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT SPEED, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, AND CONTINENTAL GTC VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR ROAD SALT TO CORRODE THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE FILTER HOUSING BECOMING POROUS WITH A CORRESPONDING FUEL LEAK.
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER AND REPOSITION THE RETAINING CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
View full details →Recall 08V072000 — AIR BAGS
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: BENTLEY IS RECALLING 4 MY 2004 AND 2006 CONTINENTAL GT AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR VEHICLES. THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG TRIMMED COVERS HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TETHERS OF AN INCORRECT LENGTH.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AIR BAG ITSELF DURING DEPLOYMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
View full details →Recall 06V313000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 81 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN A BRAKE PIPE AND AN ENGINE MOUNTED HOSE CLIP, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE BRAKE PIPE.
Consequence: THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN BRAKING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND ALSO A RISK OF FIRE DUE TO BRAKE FLUID ESCAPING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ASCERTAIN THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND HOSE CLIP AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 248-754-6137.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT.
Safety Rating for the 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
BENTLEY MOTORS LTD has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2051187/11 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Condition: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit(s)
2051562/11 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 Measure section
2052785/6 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 attributed to many causes. Eight of the most common causes are: - Brake discs or pads...
2058173/2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 the airbag system Technical background: Prior to replacing an electrical switch refer to the Measure section of...
2036869/1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Continental GT - Continental Flying Spur - Replacement engine identification (SC14/19) Technical background: The engine fitted to this vehicle is a service replacement engine, in order to allow the engine to be identified as a service replacement engine for future parts and workshop manual information the instructions within this procedure...
SB-2030217-2 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
74 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING DIAGNOSIS. *TT
0051 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC05/11 - ADDITION OF A DRIP SEAL TO THE BOOT LID. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
- 2004 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT (current)
- 2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
- 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
- 2007 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 2 complaints
- 2008 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
- 2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
Other BENTLEY Models
- BENTLEY BENTAYGA — 20 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 13 total complaints
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 5 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 4 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC — 4 total complaints
- BENTLEY ARNAGE — 2 total complaints
- BENTLEY AZURE — 2 total complaints
- BENTLEY ARNAGE LWB — 1 total complaint