Aston Martin DB9 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Aston Martin DB9 model year (2004–2016) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Aston Martin DB9 Years to Avoid
6 recalls · 1 complaint
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 19
5 recalls · 2 complaints
Top issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 17
3 recalls · 4 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: STRUCTURE
Problem score: 15
Best Aston Martin DB9 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
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Aston Martin DB9 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Good |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 8 | Caution |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 | 19 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 15 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 15 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | 12 | Caution |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 12 | Caution |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | 17 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 12 | Caution |
| 2007 | 3 | 4 | 15 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Caution |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Good |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Aston Martin DB9 Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2016Mid-decade DB9 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder DB9 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year DB9 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2014 Aston Martin DB9 if possible. It has 6 recalls, 1 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The overall problem score is 19 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year DB9 to buy?+
The 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which DB9 has the fewest problems?+
The 2004, 2005, 2016 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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