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, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Aston Martin DB9 Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 12
3 recalls · 1 complaint
Top issue: PARKING BRAKE
Problem score: 10
2 recalls · 4 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 10
Best Aston Martin DB9 Years to Buy
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
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 | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 10 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 12 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Caution |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Caution |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 10 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Caution |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | Caution |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 13 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year DB9 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2014 Aston Martin DB9 if possible. It has 4 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 12 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year DB9 to buy?+
The 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 1 recall and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which DB9 has the fewest problems?+
The 2005, 2006, 2016 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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