Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2007 Aston Martin DB9, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Structure1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Visibility1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
56 first registered in 2007 are on Dutch roads; 64% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €239,788.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde41
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld9
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)5
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage5
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt4
- Waarschuwingsinrichting airbag- / gordelsysteem geeft defect3
- Schijf-, trommelrem loopt niet vrij2
- Waarschuwingsinrichting controlesysteem bandenspanning geeft2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
424 cars built in 2007 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 319 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 672 of these cars first registered in 2007 took their annual MOT test. 89% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2007 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.4% | 20.6% |
| Brakes | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Suspension | 2.2% | 17.2% |
| Visibility | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.4% | 0.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
5 of these cars first registered in 2007 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 74,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
27 2007 cars are on the New Zealand register; 48% arrived as used imports, 48% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 17.6–19.1 L/100 km (about 12–13 mpg US), CO₂ 405–439 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB9 Coupe · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 21.2 | 13.3 | 17.6 |
| DB9 Volante · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 20.7 | 13.8 | 17.6 |
| DB9 Coupe · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 23.0 | 14.4 | 19.1 |
| DB9 Volante · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 23.0 | 14.4 | 19.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2007 Aston Martin DB9.
| 2014543 3 Dec 2014 | Electrical On certain vehicles, a defect in the seat heater wiring could cause the front seat heaters to remain on even when the control switch is in the "off" position. T… |
| 2013367 23 Oct 2013 | Powertrain On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal arm may fail. This would cause the throttle control to return to the idle position, causing a reduction in engine pow… |
| 2010343 8 Oct 2010 | Suspension On certain vehicles, the front bottom suspension arm cam bolts may be out of specification. The bolts may be too hard due to incorrect heat treatment and may b… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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 heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Aston Martin told its dealers about the 2007 Aston Martin DB9: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10226734 | Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit |
| 10195136 | Compliance with E10 Fuel |
| 10184291 | Set up Guide for Data Loggers |
| 10183742 | When one of the two rear lamp assemblies is removed you must make sure that the assembly is installed correctly. |
| 10183740 | We have introduced a new special tool 43-28335 Docking Station Bezel Release Tool. |
| 10183737 | 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. |
| 10171855 | Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test |
| 10165858 | Welcome to Technical Hub V2 |
| 10165857 | Set up Guide for Dataloggers |
| 10165856 | Customer Handover Checklist |
| 10162926 | Fuel filling problem |
| 10161683 | Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines |
| 10158158 | Welcome to Technical Hub |
| 10158157 | The Introduction of Tech Hub and Spotlight |
| 10154955 | Parts return requests PRRs |
| 10154954 | Technical Assessments launched on the training academy |
| 10154214 | Instructions for the ATEQ TPMS / RKE Tool |
| 10146088 | Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire |
| 10146087 | To inform about the changes we are making to Technical Training along with the introduction of the 3 tier Technician grading system |
| 10146082 | Deployable Spoiler wear inspection - annual check required. |
| 10145035 | Introduction of a remanufactured long-block V8 engine |
| 10145034 | EPDR Submission process update to existing SPL-30-0458 |
| 10142192 | Correct Diagnosis and Replacement of Restraint Control Modules |
| 10129543 | 2018 Technical Training Update. |
| 10129542 | New electrical content and HTML5 upgrade for Cortona 3D content on the dealer communication system (DCS). |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)