Model year guide

2009 Bentley Continental GTC

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2009 Bentley Continental GTC — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2009 Bentley Continental GTC at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1
Combined12 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 Bentley Continental GTC recalls 1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor NHTSA Campaign #13V484000 · 17/10/2013

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.

Fix: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2009 Bentley Continental GTC common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2009 Bentley Continental GTC MPG & running costs

Combined12 mpg
City10 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,850
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$22,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Bentley Continental GTC costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$34,250
Fuel only$34,250
Per mile$0.46

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2009 Bentley Continental GTC trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
6.0L 12-cyl 552 hp

2009 Bentley Continental GTC vehicles on record

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2009 Bentley Continental GTC — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Bentley Continental GTC have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Bentley Continental GTC?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are structure.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Bentley Continental GTC get?

The 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has a U.S. EPA estimate of 12 mpg combined (10 city / 17 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.