2007 ASTON MARTIN DB9

3 recalls, 5 complaints - 35 TSBs

17V795000 Dec 11, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
Consequence
If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-88... Read more
1,953 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Aston Martin The Americas
14V753000 Nov 25, 2014
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Defect Description
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heate... Read more
Consequence
If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Custome... Read more
7,256 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
10V449000 Sep 28, 2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
ASTON MARTIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 DB9 COUPE, DB9 VOLANTE, V8 VANTAGE COUPE, V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER, AND DBS COUPE VEHICLES. THE FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM CAM BOLT COULD CRACK ALONG ITS SHANK ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO MOVE.
Consequence
MOVEMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL INFLUENCE THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM CAM BOLTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ASTON MARTIN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-923-9988.
1,090 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ASTON MARTIN

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 21, 2014
Incident date: Dec 3, 2013
TEST DRIVE CUSTOMERS CAR HOME TO EVALUATE ENGINE MISSFIRE. LEFT SHOP AT 5PM, DROVE APPROX 20 MILES TO MY HOUSE. NO PROBLEM NOTED, NEXT MORNING START THE CAR, DROVE 1.5 MILES TURNED RIGHT ONTO SANTIAGO CANYON ROAD IN ORANGE COUNTY CALIF. FROM MODJESKA CANYON ROAD, MILDY ACCELLERATED TO 45 MPH AND T... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Dec 1, 2011
Incident date: Jul 29, 2010
SINCE JULY 2010 I HAD COMPLAINTS ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT RATTLE NEAR THE DRIVERS OUTSIDE MIRROR. I MADE AT LEAST TEN TRIPS TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND NOTHING SEEMED TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. DURING THE LAST TIME THE DOOR PANEL WAS REMOVED, ANOTHER FIX MADE AND A SUBSEQUENT ROAD TEST, THE NOISE WAS HEAR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Dec 10, 2008
Incident date: Feb 24, 2008
ALL THE TIME WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR SPACEY WHEN I ACCELERATE THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUMES. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY AGREE THAT THERE IS A STRONG SMELL BUT THEY SAY ITS THE CLUTCH AND THERE IS NOTHING TO DO ABOUT IT . IN THOSE CAR THAT'S THE SMELL. I TOLD THEM THAT IN SUCH AN EXPENSIVE CAR FIR... Read more
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Dec 10, 2008
Incident date: Feb 24, 2008
ALL THE TIME WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR SPACEY WHEN I ACCELERATE THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUMES. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY AGREE THAT THERE IS A STRONG SMELL BUT THEY SAY ITS THE CLUTCH AND THERE IS NOTHING TO DO ABOUT IT . IN THOSE CAR THAT'S THE SMELL. I TOLD THEM THAT IN SUCH AN EXPENSIVE CAR FIR... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Apr 15, 2008
Incident date: Aug 20, 2007
I BOUGHT AN ASTON MARTIN DB9 FROM BAUER JAGUAR/ ASTON MARTIN (1455 S. AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705) ON JULY 7 2007. THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR INTERSECTION IN LOS ANGELES ON AUGUST 17, 2007 (2,319 MILES). DEALER COMPLETED THE REPAIRS AND RETURNED THE CAR ON AUGUST 20, 2007. THE C... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 ASTON MARTIN DB9

35 manufacturer communications from 30 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT12
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM1
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS1
127100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT1
127200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH1
SPL-30-1545 Oct 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
SPL-10-1520 May 20, 2021
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Compliance with E10 Fuel
SB-30-1282V2 Dec 3, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Set up Guide for Data Loggers
OTH-19-1368 Feb 10, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test
OTH-30-1308 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Handover Checklist
SB-30-1282 Sep 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Set up Guide for Dataloggers
SB-10-0409V2 Jun 6, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel filling problem
SPL-03-1261 May 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines
SPL-30-1257 Mar 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Welcome to Technical Hub
WPL-30-0320V2 Feb 28, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts return requests PRRs
SPL-30-1244 Feb 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Assessments launched on the training academy
SPL-30-1257V2 Feb 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Welcome to Technical Hub V2
SPL-30-1235 Jan 3, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Introduction of Tech Hub and Spotlight
SPL-30-1150 Dec 14, 2018
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Instructions for the ATEQ TPMS / RKE Tool
SPL-15-1157 Sep 19, 2018
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire
SPL-15-1157 Sep 19, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire
SB-01-1094 Sep 17, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Deployable Spoiler wear inspection - annual check required.
SB-01-1094 Sep 17, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Deployable Spoiler wear inspection - annual check required.
SPL-03-1088 Aug 21, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Introduction of a remanufactured long-block V8 engine
SPL-30-1074 Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
EPDR Submission process update to existing SPL-30-0458
OTH-01-1043 May 22, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Correct Diagnosis and Replacement of Restraint Control Modules
SPL-30-1148 Mar 9, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
To inform about the changes we are making to Technical Training along with the introduction of the 3 tier Technician grading system
SPL-30-1148 Mar 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
To inform about the changes we are making to Technical Training along with the introduction of the 3 tier Technician grading system
SPL-30-1017 Jan 25, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Reminder to do OBD In-use Monitoring with AMDS.
SPL-30-1036 Jan 19, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New electrical content and HTML5 upgrade for Cortona 3D content on the dealer communication system (DCS).
SPL-30-1047 Jan 8, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2018 Technical Training Update.
SPL-30-1022 Jan 4, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Client Services Department Team Update.
SB-03-0412V2 Jun 14, 2016
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
A new type of throttle pedal needs an additional support bracket. The support bracket is installed in Production on vehicles after the VINs given. Before you install a new-type throttle pedal on a vehicle before the VINs given, you must bon
BPL-01-0023 Feb 19, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
The reason for this policy letter is to give you information that was not available before, when body repair policy BPL-01-0021 "Change of Paint Supplier" was published.
SB-01-0426 Feb 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
We have introduced a new special tool 43-28335 Docking Station Bezel Release Tool.
SB-17-0422 Feb 4, 2016
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
When one of the two rear lamp assemblies is removed you must make sure that the assembly is installed correctly.
SA-17-0186 Nov 17, 2010
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
ASTON MARTIN SERVICE BULLETIN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SOFTWARE THAT IS CAUSING THE HAZARD LIGHTS TO FLASH INCORRECTLY WHILE THE CAR IS OFF. *RM
SA-17-0186 Nov 17, 2010
127100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
ASTON MARTIN SERVICE BULLETIN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SOFTWARE THAT IS CAUSING THE HAZARD LIGHTS TO FLASH INCORRECTLY WHILE THE CAR IS OFF. *RM
SA-17-0186 Nov 17, 2010
127200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
ASTON MARTIN SERVICE BULLETIN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SOFTWARE THAT IS CAUSING THE HAZARD LIGHTS TO FLASH INCORRECTLY WHILE THE CAR IS OFF. *RM
RA-04-0014 Oct 8, 2010
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ASTON MARTIN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE ARE FRONT ARM SUSPENSION BOLTS THAT ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD CRACK AFFECTING STEERING AND STABILITY. *RM

ASTON MARTIN DB9 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ASTON MARTIN DB9 across all model years (2005, 2016).

43 Total Recalls
14 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ASTON MARTIN DB9 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2015 2 4 View
2014 6 2 View
2013 5 0 View
2012 5 0 View
2011 4 0 View
2010 4 0 View
2009 5 3 View
2008 4 0 View
2007 (current) 3 5
2006 3 0 View
2005 1 0 View

Other ASTON MARTIN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
V8 VANTAGE 37 14 View
DBX 33 2 View
DBS 31 0 View
DBX707 26 1 View
V12 VANTAGE COUPE 23 1 View
RAPIDE 19 3 View
VIRAGE 15 0 View
DB7 14 4 View