VehicleVerdict

Aston Martin V8 Vantage years to avoid

Across 2006–2016, no single V8 Vantage year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2015 drew the most complaints; 2016 the fewest.

14

Total complaints

8

Recall campaigns

2006–2016

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Aston Martin V8 Vantage NHTSA complaints by model year3 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 3 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 0 complaints
Aston Martin V8 Vantage NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every V8 Vantage year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201601
201531
201405
201305
201217
201115
201023
200902
200833
200722
200621

Common questions

What is the best year for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among V8 Vantage years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Aston Martin V8 Vantage have?

Across all model years, the V8 Vantage has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 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.