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Owner report · 1998 model year

1998 Bentley Azure

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1998 Bentley Azure
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

No complaints reported

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model-year.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
0
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$6,450
Combined MPG
12

There are no NHTSA complaints on file for this model year.

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years.
Category199819992000vs. 1998 Subcompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)6,4506,4506,450
Combined MPG121212
City / Highway MPG10 / 1510 / 1510 / 15
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)741741741
Complaints filed000Not compared
Recalls issued201Not compared
Crash-involved complaints000Not compared
Fire-involved complaints000Not compared
Injuries reported000Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared111

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1998 Bentley Azure have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Bentley Azure get?

EPA rates it 12 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1998 Bentley Azure?

EPA estimates $6,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd86.7LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars10 mpg15 mpg12 mpg$6,450741 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical00000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

Recalls (2)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

    Campaign 97V182000 · Oct 21, 1997

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT A BODY PANEL LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION.
    Consequence
    IF THE BODY PANEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE CABLE WIRE, A SHORT CIRCUIT, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, OR FIRE COULD OCCUR.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CABLE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CABLES.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Campaign 97V122000 · Aug 4, 1997

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.