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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other V8 Vantage years?

V8 Vantage NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 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, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Lighting150%

Does the 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

10V449000SuspensionSeptember 28, 2010 · 1,090 units

Defect

ASTON MARTIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 DB9 COUPE, DB9 VOLANTE, V8 VANTAGE COUPE, V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER, AND DBS COUPE VEHICLES. THE FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM CAM BOLT COULD CRACK ALONG ITS SHANK ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO MOVE.

Consequence

MOVEMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL INFLUENCE THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM CAM BOLTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ASTON MARTIN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-923-9988.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TAIL LIGHTS LEAK AND COLLECT WATER CAUSING LIGHT TO FAIL. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT RENDERS REAR TAIL LIGHTS INOPERABLE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · October 6, 2020

“Brake and tail lamp failure due to condensation forming in the lens housing shorting/causing to fail the LED lamps contained in the sealed unit. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 26, 2021

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage — common questions

Is the 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable?

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

Does the 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 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.