Item number six below is the most material safety issue. Also note that the car had a subtle defect in the suspension that caused a dangerous handling problem. The dealership knew about these issues but failed to disclose them despite being asked directly if the car had any known mechanical defects. 1. Ferrari of denver sold me an 2000 aston martin db7 v12, for which I paid in full 2. They delivered it to me here in california 3. The car was materially different from the way they represented it 4. The car could not pass california emissions tests, so I had to spend over $10,000 fixing things just to register it 5. It had an illegal radar jamming system installed (not a legal detector) which will cost thousands to remedy 6. The car did not have working seat belts or airbags. They had to have known about this. The SRS warning light was on when the car was delivered. I have several witnesses to this fact. 7. They charged me for an after market warranty, I paid in full, and they have failed to deliver it. This is material: I made it clear in writing that the warranty was a non-negotiable requirement for them to make the sale, and the charge was thousands of dollars. 8. There are issues related to this case in excess of $100,000 and climbing: the car broke down again recently, with a problem that would have been covered under the paid-for-but-not-delivered warranty. 9. They have refused to address any of these issues, or even to discuss them civilly much less seriously. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
The worst 2000 Aston Martin DB7 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
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- Airbags1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
Recalls 4
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles,the power assisted steering high pressure flexible hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold. It is possible that the hose may scorch through resulting in a progressive loss of hydraulic fluid and power assistance.
- Risk
- This could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reposition the hose and replace the hose if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during april 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact aston martin at 1‑201‑818‑8352.
Recall number 03V122000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: six cylinder and twelve cylinder variants. The steering column lighting switch gear has the potential to trap wires, leading to a partial loss of lighting functionality.
- Risk
- Depending on which wires are trapped, the loss of lighting function can vary.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the switch gear assembly. Owner notification began july 12, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact aston martin at 201‑818‑8352.
Recall number 01V110000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine can start up on six of the twelve cylinders. This is due to one of the two powertrain control modules not operating with its design specification. This condition will be evident by a lack of engine power and or smoke from the exhaust tail pipe.
- Risk
- If the engine continues to run in this condition, it could result in damage to the exhaust catalyst due to overheating.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both powertrain control modules with recalibrated programs.
Recall number 00V300000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The welds securing the front damper lower mounting bracket could be inadequate resulting in separation of the bracket.
- Risk
- The separated bracket could displace the damper, and limit steering action.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front damper lower mounting bracket.
Recall number 00V011000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Aston Martin DB7 22
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
- Crankshaft Sensor
- Customer Handover Checklist
- Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines
- Welcome to Technical Hub
- Parts return requests PRRs
- Technical Assessments launched on the training academy
- Welcome to Technical Hub V2
- The Introduction of Tech Hub and Spotlight
- Instructions for the ATEQ TPMS / RKE Tool
What 2000 Aston Martin DB7 owners say
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Questions about the 2000 Aston Martin DB7
Is the 2000 Aston Martin DB7 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Aston Martin DB7, close to a typical DB7 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Aston Martin DB7?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is seat belts (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Aston Martin DB7 have?
4 recalls, covering steering and power train.
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