Aston Martin Reliability Overview
Based on 58 real complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Aston Martin reliability varies significantly by model. Compare models below and review the specific model-year page before buying.
Is Aston Martin reliable? Quick answer
Based on 58 real NHTSA complaints across 4 Aston Martin models
Aston Martin reliability varies significantly by model and year. Some Aston Martin models have consistently low complaint rates; others show recurring headlight/taillight failures patterns across multiple generations. The brand-level reliability score is less useful than picking the specific model + year you're considering.
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage· severity 2029
- Aston Martin Db9· severity 1492
Scroll down for the full model-by-model breakdown, or use the links above to jump to a specific model's year-by-year page.
Worst Aston Martin Models to Avoid
All 4 Aston Martin models — sorted by severity (highest first)
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
(2006–2015) high severityAston Martin Db9
(2007–2015) high severityAston Martin Rapide
(2012–2012)Aston Martin V8
(2007–2007)Pick your model above, then check the VIN.
NHTSA data tells you which models & years to avoid. The VIN tells you if this specific car has hidden accidents, title issues, or odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
Most Common Aston Martin Problems
Components most reported across all Aston Martin models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | 0.0% |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 0.0% |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 60.0% |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 50.0% |
| Body Structure | 4 | 25.0% |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | 0.0% |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 33.3% |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 0.0% |
| Airbags | 3 | 0.0% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | 0.0% |
Aston Martin Reliability — Frequently Asked Questions
How many NHTSA complaints does Aston Martin have?
Aston Martin has 58 NHTSA consumer complaints across 4 distinct models in the VinItel database (1995–present). 15.5% of those complaints involved a crash. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation via VinItel.
Which Aston Martin model has the most NHTSA complaints?
By total complaint volume, the top Aston Martin models are: Aston Martin Db9 (14 complaints), Aston Martin V8 Vantage (14 complaints), Aston Martin V8 (3 complaints). Note that higher-volume models naturally accumulate more complaints, so per-model severity depends on sales volume and crash rate. See the full sortable ranking at vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/aston-martin.
What are the most common Aston Martin problems?
Across all Aston Martin models in the NHTSA database, the most-reported issue categories are: Headlight/Taillight Failures (12 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); Engine Problems (5 complaints, 60.0% crash rate). Crash percentages indicate how often that component failure resulted in an accident — higher percentages are safety-critical.
Which Aston Martin model years should I avoid?
Aston Martin models with the highest severity scores include Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Aston Martin Db9. Specific model years to avoid depend on the model — click any Aston Martin model to see its year-by-year breakdown with complaint counts, crash rates, and recalls. Our AVOID label is applied when a year's normalized complaint rate exceeds 1.5× the model's median.
Is Aston Martin a reliable car brand?
NHTSA complaint data shows reliability varies significantly by model and year within every major brand — including Aston Martin. A brand-level reliability verdict is misleading because it averages a bad year of one model with a great year of another. VinItel's approach: pick your target Aston Martin model + year and view that specific page for actionable reliability data. See vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/aston-martin to browse all 4 Aston Martin models.
Should I buy a used Aston Martin?
Buying used requires two checks: (1) research the specific model + year for known problems using the NHTSA data on this page, and (2) run a VIN report on the exact car to check for hidden accidents, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. VinItel offers both — reliability research is free, individual VIN reports are $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99). Common Aston Martin issues to ask about during inspection include headlight/taillight failures.
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