2015 Aston Martin DB9: common problems and reliability
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2 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 DB9?The 2015 Aston Martin DB9 has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and exterior lighting.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Aston Martin DB9 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2015 a good year for the DB9?
Across the 4 DB9 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2014) to 4 (2007). With 2 complaints, the 2015 DB9 sits about the same as the model's median of 2.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 DB9
latches/locks/linkages
Campaign 15V846000Aston 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."
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 17V796000Aston 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.
What owners say across generations
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.
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Typical used price
Used DB9 listings typically run $44,994–$79,086 across 2005 to 2016 model years.
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