2009 Aston Martin Db9 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Aston Martin Db9.

20072014
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2009 Aston Martin Db9 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

#31 complaints

Parking-Brake Issues

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Aston Martin Db9.

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Recalls for 2009 Aston Martin Db9

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~23,779 vehicles.

17V795000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
~1,953 affected

Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.

17V796000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~3,493 affected

Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.

15V846000Latches / Locks
~6,076 affected

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

14V753000Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
~7,256 affected

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.

14V010000Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
~5,001 affected

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.

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2009 Aston Martin Db9 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Aston Martin Db9 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2009 Aston Martin Db9 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Aston Martin Db9?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Gasoline Fuel System (1 complaints); Parking-Brake Issues (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2009 Aston Martin Db9 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 23,779 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Aston Martin Db9?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

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