1996 Bentley Brooklands Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1996 Bentley Brooklands problems

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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported August 4, 1997 · 1,621 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment.
Risk: This condition can lead to a brake hydraulic fluid leak and reduced braking performance.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced.

Recall number 97V122000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidReported December 5, 1995 · 101 vehicles affected

What is wrong: An incompatibility can exist between the mineral oil supplied by castrol and the hydraulic brake system of these vehicles.
Risk: The brake pedal feel can vary, especially following a prolonged period of inactivity and higher pedal pressure may be required. This condition can cause a loss of braking capability and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will drain the hydraulic system and refill the system with new mineral oil. The affected spare bottles will also be replaced.

Recall number 95V230000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmissionReported August 17, 1995 · 1,202 vehicles affected

What is wrong: An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow.
Risk: If the fuse blows, the driver cannot change gears or place the vehicle in park. This condition can disable the vehicle transmission, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover.

Recall number 95V159000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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Is the 1996 Bentley Brooklands reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Bentley Brooklands.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Bentley Brooklands?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1996 Bentley Brooklands have?

3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and power train.

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