Aston Martin Rapide Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
Own a Aston Martin Rapide? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.
Aston Martin Rapide — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2017 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2016 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2014 | Caution | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2013 | Avoid | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2012Worst | Avoid | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2011 | Caution | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2010 | Caution | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
11 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Aston Martin Rapide Problems
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Rapide Years to Avoid
Best Rapide Years to Buy
Aston Martin Rapide Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Aston Martin Rapide Reliability
What year Rapide has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Aston Martin Rapide had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 3 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 2012 report for specific defects.
Is the Aston Martin Rapide reliable?
The Aston Martin Rapide has accumulated 3 owner-filed complaints and 13 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2020 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Rapide.
What are the most common Rapide problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (1 reports), Engine (1 reports), Fuel System / Gasoline (1 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Rapide has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
Check a Specific Aston Martin Rapide VIN
Model-level data shows what can go wrong. A VIN-specific report shows what has gone wrong with a particular vehicle — including auction history, odometer discrepancies, open recalls, accident records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
Run a Free Aston Martin Rapide VIN Report →No account required · Instant results · Updated daily