Aston Martin DB9 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Aston Martin DB9 (2005–2016).

Complaints
3
Recalls
8
Model years
12
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20052006200720082009201020112012201312014220152016
NHTSA complaints per Aston Martin DB9 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Aston Martin DB9 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2016 DB900001—
2015 DB920002Electrical System
2014 DB910106Electrical System
2013 DB900005—
2012 DB900005—
2011 DB900004—
2010 DB900004—
2009 DB900005—
2008 DB900004—
2007 DB900003—
2006 DB900002—
2005 DB900001—

Most common Aston Martin DB9 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints

Aston Martin DB9 recalls

  • Recall 17V796000Dec 11, 20173,493 vehiclesModel years 2009–2016

    Risk: If the park pawl does not engage and the vehicle is stopped on a slope and exited without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V795000Dec 11, 20171,953 vehiclesModel years 2005–2009

    Risk: If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V846000Dec 16, 20156,076 vehiclesModel years 2009–2015

    Risk: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V753000Nov 25, 20147,256 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

  • Recall 14V425000Jul 14, 2014440 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the transmission shifts to neutral, the driver will not be able to maintain speed or move the vehicle out of traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V010000Jan 16, 20145,001 vehiclesModel years 2008–2014

    Risk: If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V228000May 29, 2013689 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    Risk: If the throttle pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V449000Sep 28, 20101,090 vehiclesModel years 2007–2008

    Risk: Movement of the lower control arm will influence the driver's control of the steering of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Aston Martin models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology