2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage: common problems and reliability

The 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and exterior lighting. Owners most often flag sportshift transmission clutch wear: clutches in the automated manual transmission can wear prematurely if driven poorly; replacement is costly. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2008 model year

1
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2008 a good year for the V8 Vantage?

Across the 4 V8 Vantage model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2008) to 3 (2015). With 1 complaints, the 2008 V8 Vantage sits about the same asthe 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

suspension
1
exterior lighting
1
structure
1

Recalls affecting the 2008 V8 Vantage

seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

Campaign 14V753000

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 vehicl

vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

Campaign 14V010000

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 Vi

suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Campaign 10V449000

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

What owners say across generations

Owner sentiment for the VH platform V8 Vantage (2006-2019) is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep emotional attachment to its timeless design, analog driving experience, and handcrafted feel.

  • Sportshift transmission clutch wear: Clutches in the automated manual transmission can wear prematurely if driven poorly; replacement is costly. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Rear tail light seal leaks: A known issue leading to moisture ingress. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the V8 Vantage. See the full V8 Vantage owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used V8 Vantage listings typically run $40,390–$65,490 across 2006 to 2016 model years.

Other V8 Vantage model years

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