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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Aston Martin Rapide2010–2020

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

TOP PICK
2020
Buyer Score 94/100
11
Years Analyzed
3
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries

Best Years to Buy a Aston Martin Rapide

Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.

#1 PICK6yr old
2020
Strong Buy · 94/100
Reliability100/100
Value window84/100
Recalls0
Complaints0
#2 PICK7yr old
2019
Strong Buy · 91/100
Reliability100/100
Value window74/100
Recalls0
Complaints0
#3 PICK8yr old
2018
Strong Buy · 87/100
Reliability100/100
Value window62/100
Recalls0
Complaints0

Aston Martin Rapide Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2013

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#2 WORST
2010

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#3 WORST
2011

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Aston Martin Rapide — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
202000—
100
84
94
Excellent
201900—
100
74
91
Excellent
201800—
100
62
87
Excellent
201700—
100
50
83
Excellent
201600—
100
40
79
Excellent
201500—
100
40
79
Excellent
201400—
100
40
79
Excellent
201330—
85
40
69
Avoid
201200—
100
40
79
Excellent
201100—
100
40
79
Excellent
201000—
100
40
79
Excellent

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the Rapide compares — best year within each era shown.

2018–Present

Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2020 (Buyer Score 94).

Best: 2020
2020 · 942019 · 912018 · 87

2013–2017

Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2017 (Buyer Score 83).

Best: 2017
2017 · 832014 · 792015 · 792016 · 792013 · 69

Pre-2013

Older Rapide models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
2010 · 792011 · 792012 · 79

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Rapide to buy?+

The 2020 Aston Martin Rapide scores highest on our Buyer Score (94/100) — combining a reliability score of 100/100 with a value score of 84/100. It has 0 recalls and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.

Which Rapide years have the most problems?+

The 2013, 2010, 2011 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2013 Rapide leads with 3 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 Rapide problems?+

See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Aston Martin Rapide.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar luxury vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Rapide year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

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