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Aston Martin V8 Vantage years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Aston Martin V8 Vantage since 2006, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 2015 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by lights and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
8
Worst year
2015
Model years
2006-2015

Aston Martin V8 Vantage years to avoid

No model year of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Aston Martin V8 Vantage years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2006200720082010201120122015

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems

All model years combined.

  • Lights
    8
  • Transmission
    2
  • Suspension
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2015-3Lights10
2012-1Lights70
2011-1Lights50
2010-2Acceleration30
2008-1Body30
2007-2Electrical20
2006-2Lights10

Recalls 8

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Questions about the Aston Martin V8 Vantage

What years of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage should you avoid?

No single model year of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Lights, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (2) and suspension (1).

How many recalls does the Aston Martin V8 Vantage have?

8 recalls between 2006 and 2015. The 2012 model year has the most, with 7.

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