2000 Aston Martin DB7: common problems and reliability
1 owner complaint on record.
Most complaints are about suspension. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 DB7?The 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and air bags.
Safety record for the 2000 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Aston Martin DB7 vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2000 DB7
steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Campaign 01V110000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SIX CYLINDER AND TWELVE CYLINDER VARIANTS. THE STEERING COLUMN LIGHTING SWITCH GEAR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP WIRES, LEADING TO A PARTIAL LOSS OF LIGHTING FUNCTIONALITY.
steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Campaign 03V122000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING HIGH PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE LEFT HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HOSE MAY SCORCH THROUGH RESULTING IN A PROGRESSIVE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND POWER ASSISTANCE.
steering:linkages
Campaign 00V011000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WELDS SECURING THE FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET COULD BE INADEQUATE RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 00V300000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CAN START UP ON SIX OF THE TWELVE CYLINDERS. THIS IS DUE TO ONE OF THE TWO POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES NOT OPERATING WITH ITS DESIGN SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION WILL BE EVIDENT BY A LACK OF ENGINE POWER AND OR SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed, with a clear divide between aesthetic admiration and practical ownership concerns. The DB7 is consistently praised for its exceptional beauty and iconic design, often described as one of the most beautiful cars of its era.
Owner insights cover all generations of the DB7. See the full DB7 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used DB7 listings typically run $27,950–$37,598 across 1998 to 2003 model years.
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