The Aston Martin DB9 spans 2005–2016 with 43 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 3.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2007, 2015, 2009 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2005, 2006, 2008. It delivers up to 15 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Aston Martin DB9 is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2005 to 2016 across multiple generations.
Decode or check a Aston Martin DB9 by VIN
Enter a 17-digit VIN to decode this Aston Martin DB9 — trim, engine, plant and full specs — and instantly pull its open recalls, safety ratings and original window sticker.
How to read a Aston Martin DB9 VIN — every digit explained
Every Aston Martin DB9 carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. 4T1 = Toyota, built in the USA.
- VDS (4–8) — model line, body style, engine & restraint system.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built. H = 2017.
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this DB9.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Model-year code (10th digit)
The 10th character is the model year. It cycles through letters and numbers, skipping I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid confusion:
Where to find your DB9 VIN
- Dashboard — driver's side, visible through the windshield from outside.
- Driver's door jamb — on the manufacturer sticker when you open the door.
- Paperwork — vehicle registration, title and insurance card.
- Engine bay & frame — stamped on the firewall or chassis on many models.
How many recalls does the Aston Martin DB9 have?
The Aston Martin DB9 has 43 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2005–2016. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2016 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 1
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
2015 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 2
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
Latches/locks/linkages
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
2014 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 6
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. Aston Martin is recalling certain model year DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles manufactured from May 14, 2012, through April 10, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2014 DB9 and Rapide S vehicles manufactured June 2013 to July 2014. Due to a faulty circuit board, the transmissions in the affected vehicles may inadvertently shift to neutral without input from the driver.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0018. Note: If the vehicle exhibits this problem, owners are advised to turn off the ignition and then restart the car which may allow the car to be driven out of harm's way.
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
Latches/locks/linkages
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
2013 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 5
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. Aston Martin is recalling certain model year DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles manufactured from May 14, 2012, through April 10, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
Latches/locks/linkages
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
2012 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 5
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. Aston Martin is recalling certain model year DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles manufactured from May 14, 2012, through April 10, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
Latches/locks/linkages
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
2011 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 4
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
Latches/locks/linkages
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
2010 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 4
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
Latches/locks/linkages
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
2009 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 5
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
Risk. If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.
Latches/locks/linkages
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
2008 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 4
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
What's wrong. Aston martin is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 db9 coupe, db9 volante, v8 vantage coupe, v8 vantage roadster, and dbs coupe vehicles. The front bottom suspension arm cam bolt could crack along its shank allowing the lower control arm to move.
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.
Fix. Dealers will replace the front suspension lower control arm cam bolts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 11, 2010. Owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
Risk. If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.
2007 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 3
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
What's wrong. Aston martin is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 db9 coupe, db9 volante, v8 vantage coupe, v8 vantage roadster, and dbs coupe vehicles. The front bottom suspension arm cam bolt could crack along its shank allowing the lower control arm to move.
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.
Fix. Dealers will replace the front suspension lower control arm cam bolts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 11, 2010. Owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
Risk. If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.
2006 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 3
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
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.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
Risk. If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, when a load is applied on the parking interlock system, the locking cone, which is part of the parking pawl system, may create an indentation on an unhardened guide plate at the cone contact area. An indentation may also result in a raised edge towards the locking cone guide channel which may hinder the locking cone from reaching its end position.
Risk. The park may not engage when the "p" button in the vehicle is pressed to select park and all indicators show the park position is achieved. This could result in a vehicle roll-away condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the parking pawl glide plate. The recall is expected to begin on december 23, 2005. Owners may contact aston martin at 201-818-8328.
2005 Aston Martin DB9 recalls 1
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
Risk. If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.
Best and worst years for the Aston Martin DB9
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 12 tracked years, the worst years are 2007, 2015, 2009 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2005, 2006, 2008.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 DB9 | 0 | — | Best |
| 2006 DB9 | 0 | — | Best |
| 2007 DB9 | 4 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Avoid |
| 2008 DB9 | 0 | — | Best |
| 2009 DB9 | 2 | Fuel System | Avoid |
| 2010 DB9 | 0 | — | Average |
| 2011 DB9 | 0 | — | Average |
| 2012 DB9 | 0 | — | Average |
| 2013 DB9 | 0 | — | Average |
| 2014 DB9 | 1 | Electrical System | Average |
| 2015 DB9 | 2 | Electrical System | Avoid |
| 2016 DB9 | 0 | — | Average |
What are the most common Aston Martin DB9 problems?
The most-reported Aston Martin DB9 problems are Gasoline (2 reports), Structure (1 reports) and Visibility (1 reports) — out of 9 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Electrical System 4 Read
This car has a spring compression chamber where the key goes in the dashboard . Twice over the last 6 yrs the chamber has spit the key out like a bullet and shut the car off. Once while i was driving on a highway in 2017 and at a gas station in 2023. The chamber smokes up and if someone was in the back seat they c/h/b killed by the force of the crystal glass key. I reported the incidents to the aston martin us reps and was summarily dismissed. They ignored me. The aston martin dimmitt group in tampa serviced my car this year. This is very dangerous and since they did not want to acknowledge my outreach i felt compelled to file this complaint. I dont want anyone getting hurt. This is a 250k car! I have all the repair bills and documentation that i had to pay for . Most recent $18,000 in 2023. I tried to upload recent invoice on your upload page but it would not take. I can email to you if asked. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Headlights, not bulbs, failed in both. It is available for inspection. Creates driving hazard for all.The defect has been confirmed by shop and no other inspections at this time. I did communicate with dealer who said they are not covered under any warranty or recall, and acknowledged it is a factory defect. No warning lights. The problem first appeared in January of 2022.
Both rear tail light covers are fogging and holding moisture droplets. Right side break light fails intermittently and before long may lead to electrical problems or loss of break light function. Car is just recently out of warranty so I don't anticipate any help from the dealer. The problem is consistent with other owners. Thank you.
The car stalled at a few mph and would not restart for several minutes. This had happened once before. The instrumentation lights remained on. The engine would not turn over. The car was towed to palm beach motors. The computer did not show a fault and they could not replicate the incident. They refused to diagnose and would not take any further action, even though i had purchased an extended warranty. I spoke directly with aston martin, who asked questions that indicated to me that they had heard of this issue, but he would not direct palm beach aston martin to take any action. Had this happened on a busy street it would have been extremely dangerous. The selling dealer eventual bought the car back. This problem has been reported on the internet many times. Unless this issue is understood and rectified, this car and probably other aston martins are unsafe to drive. *tr
Exterior Lighting 2 Read
Headlights, not bulbs, failed in both. It is available for inspection. Creates driving hazard for all.The defect has been confirmed by shop and no other inspections at this time. I did communicate with dealer who said they are not covered under any warranty or recall, and acknowledged it is a factory defect. No warning lights. The problem first appeared in January of 2022.
Both rear tail light covers are fogging and holding moisture droplets. Right side break light fails intermittently and before long may lead to electrical problems or loss of break light function. Car is just recently out of warranty so I don't anticipate any help from the dealer. The problem is consistent with other owners. Thank you.
Fuel System 2 Read
All the time when i drive the car spacey when i accelerate there is a strong smell of fumes. I went to the dealer and they agree that there is a strong smell but they say its the clutch and there is nothing to do about it . In those car that's the smell. I told them that in such an expensive car first i don't suppose to have such a strong smell in the car and second even if it from the clutch as they say its not the only smell i felt of strong fumes and burning. Until today nothing has been done and they say there is no fault from their side. Smell comes when i accelerate , when i reversed and every once in a while driving with no reason . Since i bought the car i become sick , doctors couldn't be sure of the reason and i didn't related it to the car until i have been on the er after its occur and i couldn't breath and had strong chest pain and dizzy. Car is 2007 aston martin vantage . You have only db9 as option. *tr
The car stalled at a few mph and would not restart for several minutes. This had happened once before. The instrumentation lights remained on. The engine would not turn over. The car was towed to palm beach motors. The computer did not show a fault and they could not replicate the incident. They refused to diagnose and would not take any further action, even though i had purchased an extended warranty. I spoke directly with aston martin, who asked questions that indicated to me that they had heard of this issue, but he would not direct palm beach aston martin to take any action. Had this happened on a busy street it would have been extremely dangerous. The selling dealer eventual bought the car back. This problem has been reported on the internet many times. Unless this issue is understood and rectified, this car and probably other aston martins are unsafe to drive. *tr
Gasoline 2 Read
All the time when i drive the car spacey when i accelerate there is a strong smell of fumes. I went to the dealer and they agree that there is a strong smell but they say its the clutch and there is nothing to do about it . In those car that's the smell. I told them that in such an expensive car first i don't suppose to have such a strong smell in the car and second even if it from the clutch as they say its not the only smell i felt of strong fumes and burning. Until today nothing has been done and they say there is no fault from their side. Smell comes when i accelerate , when i reversed and every once in a while driving with no reason . Since i bought the car i become sick , doctors couldn't be sure of the reason and i didn't related it to the car until i have been on the er after its occur and i couldn't breath and had strong chest pain and dizzy. Car is 2007 aston martin vantage . You have only db9 as option. *tr
The car stalled at a few mph and would not restart for several minutes. This had happened once before. The instrumentation lights remained on. The engine would not turn over. The car was towed to palm beach motors. The computer did not show a fault and they could not replicate the incident. They refused to diagnose and would not take any further action, even though i had purchased an extended warranty. I spoke directly with aston martin, who asked questions that indicated to me that they had heard of this issue, but he would not direct palm beach aston martin to take any action. Had this happened on a busy street it would have been extremely dangerous. The selling dealer eventual bought the car back. This problem has been reported on the internet many times. Unless this issue is understood and rectified, this car and probably other aston martins are unsafe to drive. *tr
Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Read
All the time when i drive the car spacey when i accelerate there is a strong smell of fumes. I went to the dealer and they agree that there is a strong smell but they say its the clutch and there is nothing to do about it . In those car that's the smell. I told them that in such an expensive car first i don't suppose to have such a strong smell in the car and second even if it from the clutch as they say its not the only smell i felt of strong fumes and burning. Until today nothing has been done and they say there is no fault from their side. Smell comes when i accelerate , when i reversed and every once in a while driving with no reason . Since i bought the car i become sick , doctors couldn't be sure of the reason and i didn't related it to the car until i have been on the er after its occur and i couldn't breath and had strong chest pain and dizzy. Car is 2007 aston martin vantage . You have only db9 as option. *tr
I bought an aston martin db9 from bauer jaguar/ aston martin (1455 s. Auto mall dr, santa ana, ca 92705) on july 7 2007. The car stopped in the middle of a major intersection in los angeles on august 17, 2007 (2,319 miles). Dealer completed the repairs and returned the car on august 20, 2007. The car continues to have problems and was brought back on march 31, 2008 for multiple problems. At this time the dealer recommend a total engine replacement. The engine was replaced and repairs completed on april 11, 2008. I have send 3 emails to aston martin lagonda factory (scott morgan, after sales manager aston martin, dr, u bez ceo of aston martin) and the general manger of bauer jaguar/aston martin (james peacock) asking them to buy back this car and they are taking the position that all the repairs are done and that i can pick up my car. The car is still at the dealership and i really don't want to drive it cause: 1-i feel the car is not safe and/or reliable 2-the engine replacement has substantially reduced the market value of this car. *tr
Parking Brake 1 Read
I had my 2009 db9 aston martin parked at the top of my driveway while retrieving my mail. As i walked back to the car (very short distance) it began rolling down the driveway. I watched as it rolled off the paved area &down a ravine crashing into a tree. The parking lite was clearly lit after the crash. My son took pictures. Aston martin would not take any responsibility for this accident saying i didn`t have it in park. I most certainly did have it in park because you can not get out of any car on my driveway without it being in park. I sold the car without repairing it & the insurance company paid me for the car. I of course had to pay my 5000 dollar deductible. I lost money trying to hire a private investigator who kept the car 3 months & never looked at it. He was charging me storage fees + numerous other things that didn't happen. I wrote letters to aston martin of north america & also the owner in england. The response was small only saying they weren't responsible...i never heard from england.. Apparently this "parking issue" was a problem in 05 & 06 . They claim to have fixed this problem however i`m here to tell you they didn't. It should 'never" be this difficult to prove this kind of thing. Thankfully no one was hurt but they could easily have been. Just like toyota too many people were seriously hurt before anything got done. Unfortunately it seems that it takes contacting you people to make these manufactures own-up to their errors & make things right.. *tr
Structure 1 Read
Test drive customers car home to evaluate engine missfire. Left shop at 5pm, drove approx 20 miles to my house. No problem noted, next morning start the car, drove 1.5 miles turned right onto santiago canyon road in orange county calif. From modjeska canyon road, mildy accellerated to 45 mph and the hood flew straight up in the air. Car had been driven 70 mph on the way home. The hood latch failed and the safety catch did not engage the hood. Found to be stuck. I was on a two lane rode with little traffic so i was able to pull to the right and not hit anything. If it had been on a freeway at a faster pace we would have made the news! *tr
Visibility 1 Read
Since july 2010 i had complaints about an intermittent rattle near the drivers outside mirror. I made at least ten trips to the dealer for repairs and nothing seemed to remedy this issue. During the last time the door panel was removed, another fix made and a subsequent road test, the noise was heard by the dealers mechanic. After tightening some bolts when it was discovered that the left fender near the a pillar was loose, the windshield cracked. During the process of removing this windshield, it was discovered that it was never installed properly at the aston martin factory in gaydon, uk. There was insufficient "primer" applied and this major structural and safety component was literally moving around in it's frame. Since the new windshield has been installed the entire vehicle feels and sounds much tighter. After the windshield was replaced properly, i attempted to secure some form of restitution from aston martin for all of my frustrations an inconvenience with this issue in the form of new rotors and brake pads as the brakes on this vehicle are notorious for almost constantly squealing. To date, they have not agreed to do this, stating "to be honest, i don't see the connection between a rattle and replacing normal wear items on your car." this reply was received from aston martin's north american rep. I received basically the same cavalier and arrogant responses from the uk. Not once in any of their replies to me did they ever use the word "windshield", apologize for any inconvenience, let alone show even the slightest concern that my well being was in danger every time that i took this car out on the roads. I have reported this incident to the illinois attorney general's office but have not received any response beyond confirmation of receipt of my complaint. *tr
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Aston Martin DB9 specifications & dimensions
The 2016 Aston Martin DB9 measures 185″ long on a 108″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 3,880 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN.
| Wheelbase | 108″ (274 cm) |
| Rear track | 61″ |
| Body / trim | Db9 2dr Coupe Rwd |
| Curb weight | 3,880 lb (1760 kg) |
| Front track | 62″ |
| Overall width | 74″ (188 cm) |
| Overall height | 50″ (127 cm) |
| Overall length | 185″ (470 cm) |
| Weight distribution (front/rear) | 50/50% |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Aston Martin DB9 cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the DB9 holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 78 cu ft of passenger volume and 5 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Aston Martin DB9 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Aston Martin DB9 get?
The Aston Martin DB9 returns up to 15 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine. Pick an engine to see its city / highway / combined rating by year:
| Year | City | Highway | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 DB9 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
| 2006 DB9 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
| 2007 DB9 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
| 2008 DB9 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
| 2009 DB9 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
| 2010 DB9 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
| 2011 DB9 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
| 2012 DB9 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
| 2013 DB9 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
| 2014 DB9 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
| 2015 DB9 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
| 2016 DB9 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 5.9L 12-cyl |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov — best combined rating per engine & year. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
What engines does the Aston Martin DB9 have? Power & range
The Aston Martin DB9 is offered with 1 powertrain — 5.9L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 5.9L · 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Aston Martin DB9 cost to own?
A Aston Martin DB9 depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | — | — |
| Year 2 | 70% | — | — |
| Year 3 | 61% | — | — |
| Year 4 | 53% | — | — |
| Year 5 | 46% | — | — |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this DB9 loses about 54% of its value over five years.
- Fuel — ≈ $25,750 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the DB9 ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
Is the Aston Martin DB9 safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the DB9 yet.
How many miles does a Aston Martin DB9 last?
A well-maintained Aston Martin DB9 typically lasts 200,000–250,000 miles. With regular oil, transmission and timing service, most examples comfortably pass the 200,000-mile mark. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 3.5/5.
Decode your Aston Martin DB9’s window sticker & build
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Decode VIN →All Aston Martin DB9 model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Aston Martin DB9 — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 DB9 | 1 recall | 15 mpg | — |
| 2015 DB9 | 2 recalls | 15 mpg | — |
| 2014 DB9 | 6 recalls | 15 mpg | — |
| 2013 DB9 | 5 recalls | 15 mpg | — |
| 2012 DB9 | 5 recalls | 15 mpg | — |
| 2011 DB9 | 4 recalls | 15 mpg | — |
| 2010 DB9 | 4 recalls | 15 mpg | — |
| 2009 DB9 | 5 recalls | 14 mpg | — |
| 2008 DB9 | 4 recalls | 13 mpg | — |
| 2007 DB9 | 3 recalls | 13 mpg | — |
| 2006 DB9 | 3 recalls | 13 mpg | — |
| 2005 DB9 | 1 recall | 13 mpg | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the DB9?
By owner-complaint volume, 2007, 2015, 2009 drew the most reports. 2005, 2006, 2008 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the DB9 have?
43 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2005–2016. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
What MPG does the DB9 get?
Up to 15 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a DB9 last?
A well-maintained DB9 typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the DB9 reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the DB9 is 3.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Aston Martin DB9 warranty?
New Aston Martin models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Aston Martin dealer.
Where is the Aston Martin DB9 made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your DB9's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Aston Martin may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much does a DB9 weigh?
The DB9's curb weight is around 3,880 lb. Its GVWR — the maximum loaded weight — decodes from the VIN.
How much ground clearance does the DB9 have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.