Bentley Mulsanne Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Bentley Mulsanne model year (20112021) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

11
Years Tracked
1
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Bentley Mulsanne Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2018

1 recall · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 3

Best Bentley Mulsanne Years to Buy

Not enough data to identify standout safe years.

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Bentley Mulsanne — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
202100
0
Excellent
202000
0
Excellent
201900
0
Excellent
201810
3
Avoid
201700
0
Excellent
201600
0
Excellent
201500
0
Excellent
201400
0
Excellent
201300
0
Excellent
201200
0
Excellent
201100
0
Excellent

All 11 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Bentley Mulsanne Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2021

Recent Mulsanne models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2021 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-decade Mulsanne units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Pre-2013

Proceed with Caution

Older Mulsanne models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Mulsanne should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne if possible. It has 1 recall, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 3 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Mulsanne to buy?+

Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Mulsanne model years.

Which Mulsanne has the fewest problems?+

Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Mulsanne model years with the lowest problem scores.

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