Aston Martin DB9

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Aston Martin DB9 (from registration data). 2 variants.

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 91% of Aston Martin DB9s pass their MOT test first time, based on 4,379 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

4 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 2 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Aston Martin DB9. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  This could create a short circuit causing the supply cable to overheat.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-01-26

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  The control module for the front heated seats may fail when the ignition is switched on. This could allow a permanent feed to the seat heater element(s) and it may not be possible to switch off the heating. This fault could cause the seat to overheat and in extreme circumstances the seat occupants may receive burns.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-01-09

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  The vehicle may roll away from its parked position and create a hazard to pedestrians and other road users.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-01-26

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  When the front, right seat is operated to rearward position, the seat runner can compress the battery supply cable. If the cable is repeatedly compressed, the insulation of the electrical cable can be damaged and a short-circuit can occur between the cable and the runner, resulting in smoke in the vehicle cabin. The smoke could cause the driver to be distracted and increase the risk of an accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-05-13

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

  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."

  Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.

  NHTSA campaign 15V846000 · reported 16/12/2015

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)US · NHTSAModel year 2015

  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.

  Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.

  NHTSA campaign 17V796000 · reported 11/12/2017

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Aston Martin recalls.