Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Aston Martin Rapide
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Aston Martin Rapide has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V796000 Park Pawl may not Engage, Allowing Vehicle to Move NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V846000 Double-Locked Doors cannot be Opened/FMVSS 206 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V010000 Accelerator Pedal Arm May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V228000 Throttle Pedal Arm May Break NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Aston Martin RAPIDE faces moderate reliability issues, particularly concerning transmission, door latches, and accelerator pedals. These issues have been identified in official recalls and moderate complaint levels, suggesting average reliability and cost-of-ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission control | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| door locking mechanisms | 40,000–60,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
| accelerator pedal | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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.
- Oil and filter change
- Timing chain inspection
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant flush
- Brake fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission hesitation
- Door latch malfunction
- Unresponsive accelerator
- Engine misfire
- Fuel odor
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Aston Martin Rapide at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.