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Aston Martin DB7 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every DB7 from 1996 to 2003: 1 owner complaints and 14 recalls across 7 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2000 (1). Best fuel economy: 15 mpg combined (1998).

Aston Martin DB7
Photo: The Essex car spotter · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags1
Seat belts1
Suspension1
Equipment1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
199610–
19973015
19981015
20004112
200130–
200210–
20031013

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Aston Martin DB7?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2000 (1).

How many recalls has the Aston Martin DB7 had?

Across 1996–2003, NHTSA lists 14 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).