VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Bentley Mulsanne2011–2021
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Bentley Mulsanne
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Bentley Mulsanne Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Bentley Mulsanne — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 92 | 92 | 92 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 92 | 91 | 92 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 92 | 87 | 90 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 72 | 81 | 75 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 87 | 74 | 82 | Caution |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 87 | 67 | 80 | Caution |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 87 | 60 | 78 | Caution |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 87 | 54 | 75 | Caution |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 87 | 49 | 74 | Caution |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 87 | 45 | 72 | Caution |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 92 | 42 | 75 | Excellent |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Mulsanne compares — best year within each era shown.
2018–Present
Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2020 (Buyer Score 92).
2013–2017
Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2017 (Buyer Score 82).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Mulsanne to buy?+
The 2017 Bentley Mulsanne scores highest on our Buyer Score (82/100) — combining a reliability score of 87/100 with a value score of 74/100. It has 1 recall and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which Mulsanne years have the most problems?+
The 2018, 2012, 2013 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2018 Mulsanne leads with 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Mulsanne problems?+
See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.