- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This condition can lead to a brake hydraulic fluid leak and reduced braking performance.
- The fix
- Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Bentley Continental Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Bentley Continental have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 1997 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Continental year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Bentley Continental recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The aluminum facia trim panel on the passenger supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag door can detach during air bag deployment.
- The risk
- If this occurs during a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants could be injured.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the srs air bag doors with a new door using a different adhesive to attach the panel.
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No complaints about the 1997 Bentley Continental yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1997 Bentley Continental have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1997 Bentley Continental: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (August 1997); air bags (March 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Bentley Continental had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Bentley Continental a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Bentley Continental year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Bentley Continental has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data