VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Aston Martin DB122024–2026
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Aston Martin DB12
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Aston Martin DB12 Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Aston Martin DB12 — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 30 | 76 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | — | 90 | 42 | 73 | Avoid |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | — | 90 | 58 | 79 | Avoid |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the DB12 compares — best year within each era shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year DB12 to buy?+
The 2026 Aston Martin DB12 scores highest on our Buyer Score (76/100) — combining a reliability score of 100/100 with a value score of 30/100. It has 0 recalls and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which DB12 years have the most problems?+
The 2024, 2025, 2026 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2024 DB12 leads with 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common DB12 problems?+
See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.