AI Damage2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 33% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 33% of all complaints
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 6 L · petrol · turbo · 12 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
4 tires simultaneously failed and ripped apart at the sidewall.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Continental Flying Spur has 1 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, tires, wheels. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.