Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2014
Best: 2015 (few owner reports)
4 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 4 model years, the Aston Martin DB9 has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 16 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and exterior lighting. 2007 drew the most complaints (4), 2014 the fewest (1).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Aston Martin DB9 vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $44,994–$79,086.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2007 (4 complaints). Lowest: 2014 (1).
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with the DB9 consistently praised as a beautiful, classically styled grand tourer that delivers a sublime sense of occasion, comfort, and a sonorous V12 engine note.
Described as "heinously expensive to run," with repair bills for a single year potentially reaching $40,000 USD.
Clunky operation, expensive clutch wear and replacement, complex and costly actuator system repairs.
Various minor issues often attributed to the car sitting or low battery voltage.
Specifically noted on early Vanquish models sharing similar architecture, a repair cited at approximately $5,000 USD.
A potentially serious issue on early 450hp engines, with repair costs cited up to $38,000 at a specialist.
Owner insights cover all generations of the DB9. Individual model years are broken down above.
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