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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Aston Martin Vantage2006–2026

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

21
Years Analyzed
2
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Aston Martin Vantage Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2019

1 recall · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#2 WORST
2025

1 recall · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Aston Martin Vantage — Year-by-Year Comparison

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

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
202600——
100
40
79
Excellent
202510——
95
55
81
Avoid
202400——
100
68
89
Excellent
202300——
100
78
92
Excellent
202200——
100
85
95
Excellent
202100——
100
88
96
Excellent
202000——
100
87
95
Excellent
201910——
95
83
91
Avoid
201800——
100
77
92
Excellent
201700——
100
70
90
Excellent
201600——
100
63
87
Excellent
201500——
100
56
85
Excellent
201400——
100
50
83
Excellent
201300——
100
45
81
Excellent
201200——
100
41
79
Excellent
201100——
100
38
78
Excellent
201000——
100
38
78
Excellent
200900——
100
38
78
Excellent
200800——
100
38
78
Excellent
200700——
100
38
78
Excellent
200600——
100
38
78
Excellent

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the Vantage 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: 2021 (Buyer Score 96).

Best: 2021
2021 · 962020 · 952022 · 952018 · 922023 · 922019 · 912024 · 892025 · 812026 · 79

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 90).

Best: 2017
2017 · 902016 · 872015 · 852014 · 832013 · 81

Pre-2013

Older Vantage 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
2012 · 792006 · 782007 · 782008 · 782009 · 782010 · 782011 · 78

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Vantage to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Vantage model year.

Which Vantage years have the most problems?+

The 2019, 2025 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2019 Vantage leads with 1 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 Vantage 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 Vantage.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sports vehicles.

Years to Avoid

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

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