Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Aston Martin DB9
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2008 Aston Martin DB9. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V795000 Battery Cable may Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V753000 Seat Heaters may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V010000 Accelerator Pedal Arm May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V449000 FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM CAM-BOLTS NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has no owner complaints on file but does have four recall campaigns, indicating potential reliability issues. The recalls involve the electrical system, seat heaters, accelerator pedal, and suspension, suggesting average reliability overall. Evidence for frequent failures is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery cable | Unknown | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Seat heaters | Unknown | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Accelerator pedal | Unknown | $450–$800 | occasional |
| Lower control arm | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Annual oil change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire inspection and rotation
- Coolant system flush
- Battery check and maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Seat heater malfunction
- Battery cable damage
- Accelerator pedal issues
- Control arm noise
- Unstable driving feel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Aston Martin DB9 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.