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, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Aston Martin Rapide Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 1 complaint
Top issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Problem score: 13
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 9
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 9
Best Aston Martin Rapide Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
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Aston Martin Rapide — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Good |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Caution |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Aston Martin Rapide Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2020Recent Rapide models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. 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. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Rapide should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2012 Aston Martin Rapide if possible. It has 4 recalls, 1 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE. The overall problem score is 13 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Rapide to buy?+
The 2017 Aston Martin Rapide 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 Rapide has the fewest problems?+
The 2017, 2018, 2019 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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