Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Suspension1
- Structure1
- Exterior lighting1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
69 first registered in 2008 are on Dutch roads; 70% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €183,180.
Most common APK defects
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld13
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde13
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt6
- Band beschadigd5
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm5
- Schijf-, trommelrem loopt niet vrij4
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage4
- Gordel beschadigd3
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 483 of these cars first registered in 2008 took their annual MOT test. 90% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2008 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.1% | 19.8% |
| Visibility | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Tyres | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| Brakes | 0.6% | 11.3% |
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
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 15.2–16.2 L/100 km (about 15 mpg US), CO₂ 350–373 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| V8 Vantage · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 17.9 | 11.9 | 15.2 |
| V8 Vantage · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 19.0 | 12.7 | 16.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
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 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage: 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 |
| 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 |
| 10165856 | Customer Handover Checklist |
| 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). |
| 10129541 | Client Services Department Team Update. |
| 10129540 | Reminder to do OBD In-use Monitoring with AMDS. |
| 10125912 | Some markets do not need a front licence plate plinth to be installed to a vehicle. This gives instruction on how to install a front licence plate plinth if a vehicle moves to a region where this becomes a legal requirement. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)