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Aston Martin V8 Vantage: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 11 model years of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage on record, 2015 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (3, most often about exterior lighting). 2012 has the most recall campaigns (7).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2016 0 0 0 — 16 MPG
2015 1 3 0 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16 MPG
2014 0 0 0 — 16 MPG
2013 0 0 0 — 16 MPG
2012 7 1 0 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16 MPG
2011 5 1 0 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16 MPG
2010 3 2 0 POWER TRAIN 16 MPG
2009 0 0 0 — 15 MPG
2008 3 1 0 SUSPENSION 15 MPG
2007 2 3 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15 MPG
2006 1 2 0 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Questions

Which Aston Martin V8 Vantage year has the most complaints?
Of 11 model years of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage on record, 2015 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (3, most often about exterior lighting).
Which Aston Martin V8 Vantage year has the most recalls?
2012 has the most recall campaigns (7).
Which Aston Martin V8 Vantage years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2016, 2014, 2013, 2009. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.