2002 Aston Martin DB7 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2002 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.

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How does 2002 compare to other DB7 years?

DB7 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2002 Aston Martin DB7 have recalls?

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

03V122000SteeringMarch 26, 2003 · 1,145 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING HIGH PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE LEFT HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HOSE MAY SCORCH THROUGH RESULTING IN A PROGRESSIVE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND POWER ASSISTANCE.

Consequence

THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2003. 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 1-201-818-8352.

2002 Aston Martin DB7 — common questions

Is the 2002 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 2002 Aston Martin DB7 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 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 2002 compare to other DB7 years?

Does the 2002 Aston Martin DB7 have recalls?

2002 Aston Martin DB7 — common questions

Is the 2002 Aston Martin DB7 reliable?

Does the 2002 Aston Martin DB7 have recalls?

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