Aston Martin DB9 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
13,449 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 to 2016 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 9 complaints (44.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 11.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 2; Exterior Lighting: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender: 1; Parking Brake: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Visibility:Windshield: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2008: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2014: 2; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10667358 · 2014-12-19 (December 19, 2014)
THE CAR STALLED AT A FEW MPH AND WOULD NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THIS HAD HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE. THE INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTS REMAINED ON. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO PALM BEACH MOTORS. THE COMPUTER DID NOT SHOW A FAULT AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE INCIDENT. THEY REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE AND WOULD NOT TAKE ANY FURTHER ACTION, EVEN THOUGH I HAD PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. I SPOKE DIRECTLY WITH ASTON MARTIN, WHO ASKED QUESTIONS THAT INDICATED TO ME THAT THEY HAD HEARD OF THIS ISSUE, BUT HE WOULD NOT DIRECT PALM B…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,449 miles reported. Look up ODI 10667358 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10437942 · 2011-12-01 (December 1, 2011)
SINCE JULY 2010 I HAD COMPLAINTS ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT RATTLE NEAR THE DRIVERS OUTSIDE MIRROR. I MADE AT LEAST TEN TRIPS TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND NOTHING SEEMED TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. DURING THE LAST TIME THE DOOR PANEL WAS REMOVED, ANOTHER FIX MADE AND A SUBSEQUENT ROAD TEST, THE NOISE WAS HEARD BY THE DEALERS MECHANIC. AFTER TIGHTENING SOME BOLTS WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT FENDER NEAR THE A PILLAR WAS LOOSE, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. DURING THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THIS WINDSHIELD, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS NEVER INSTALLED PROP…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,108 miles reported. Look up ODI 10437942 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11424219 · 2021-07-10 (July 10, 2021)
Both rear tail light covers are fogging and holding moisture droplets. Right side break light fails intermittently and before long may lead to electrical problems or loss of break light function. Car is just recently out of warranty so I don't anticipate any help from the dealer. The problem is consistent with other owners. Thank you.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11424219 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2005: 1; 2006: 3; 2007: 3; 2008: 4; 2009: 5; 2010: 4; 2011: 4; 2012: 5; 2013: 5; 2014: 6; 2015: 2; 2016: 1