Aston Martin DB7 years to avoid

Across 1996–2003, no single DB7 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2000 drew the most complaints; 2003 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

1996–2003

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Aston Martin DB7 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Year	Complaints	Recalls
2003	0	1
2002	0	1
2001	0	3
2000	4	4
1998	0	1
1997	0	3
1996	0	1

By complaint volume, 2003 has the cleanest NHTSA record among DB7 years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the DB7 has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.