Aston Martin Rapide Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Aston Martin Rapide model year (2010–2020) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Aston Martin Rapide Years to Avoid
1 recall · 3 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 6
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
Best Aston Martin Rapide Years to Buy
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Aston Martin Rapide — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Caution |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Caution |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 11 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Aston Martin Rapide Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2020Recent Rapide models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2020 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade Rapide units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Rapide 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 Rapide should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2012 Aston Martin Rapide if possible. It has 1 recall, 3 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 6 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Rapide to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Rapide model years.
Which Rapide has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Rapide model years with the lowest problem scores.
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