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2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other V8 Vantage years?

V8 Vantage NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted3 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 3 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 0 complaints
V8 Vantage NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems?

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Lighting2100%

Does the 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have recalls?

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

14V753000SeatsNovember 25, 2014 · 7,256 units

Defect

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.

Consequence

If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“FACTORY HEADLIGHTS SUFFER FROM SEVERE CONDENSATION. THIS CAUSES POOR ROAD ILLUMINATION AND EXCESSIVE DIFFRACTION OF LIGHT. IT ALSO CAUSED COMPONENTS TO FAIL INCLUDING THE TURNING INDICATOR LEDS THAT ARE BUILT INTO THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. THE TAIL LIGHTS SUFFERED THE SAME CONDITION. CAUSING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · October 10, 2018

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage — common questions

Is the 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.