Aston Martin Dbs problems, recalls & best years
The deets on every Dbs from 2005 to 2014: 0 owner complaints and 31 recalls across 10 model years.
No owner complaints on file yet. Best fuel economy: 14 mpg combined (2012).
Problem areas across all years
Year by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Best mpg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | – | |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | – | |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | – | |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | – | |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | – | |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | – |
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FAQ
What is the worst year for the Aston Martin Dbs?
No owner complaints on file yet.
How many recalls has the Aston Martin Dbs had?
Across 2005–2014, NHTSA lists 31 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).