1996 Aston Martin DB7 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1996 Aston Martin DB7 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1996 compare to other DB7 years?

DB7 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1996 Aston Martin DB7 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

01V110000SteeringMarch 30, 2001 · 3,238 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SIX CYLINDER AND TWELVE CYLINDER VARIANTS. THE STEERING COLUMN LIGHTING SWITCH GEAR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP WIRES, LEADING TO A PARTIAL LOSS OF LIGHTING FUNCTIONALITY.

Consequence

DEPENDING ON WHICH WIRES ARE TRAPPED, THE LOSS OF LIGHTING FUNCTION CAN VARY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH GEAR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 12, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ASTON MARTIN AT 201-818-8352.

1996 Aston Martin DB7 — common questions

Is the 1996 Aston Martin DB7 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1996 Aston Martin DB7 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1996 Aston Martin DB7. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1996 compare to other DB7 years?

Does the 1996 Aston Martin DB7 have recalls?

1996 Aston Martin DB7 — common questions

Is the 1996 Aston Martin DB7 reliable?

Does the 1996 Aston Martin DB7 have recalls?

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