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

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S since 2011, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2016 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by acceleration and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
1
Worst year
2016
Model years
2011-2016

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S years to avoid

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

Best Aston Martin V8 Vantage S years

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S complaints by model year

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

20112016

How we calculate this

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Most common Aston Martin V8 Vantage S problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    3
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Transmission
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-4Acceleration03
2011-1Lights10

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S

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

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

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

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

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

Engine, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (3) and transmission (1).

How many recalls does the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S have?

1 recall between 2011 and 2016. The 2014 model year has the most, with 1.

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