2011 Aston Martin Rapide Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)Reported December 11, 2017 · 3,493 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the park pawl does not engage and the vehicle is stopped on a slope and exited without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 17V796000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkagesReported December 16, 2015 · 6,076 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
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.

Recall number 15V846000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported January 16, 2014 · 5,001 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1‑888‑923‑9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V‑228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.

Recall number 14V010000 · Recall details

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Is the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide?

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How many recalls does the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide have?

3 recalls, covering power train, latches/locks/linkages and vehicle speed control.

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