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2001 Aston Martin Vantage problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2001 Aston Martin 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Vantage years?

Vantage NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted1 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Vantage NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Aston Martin Vantage problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Latches & Locks1100%

Does the 2001 Aston Martin Vantage 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE HOOD RELEASE SENSOR INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED. THE HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE HOOD TO OPEN AND SHATTER THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · October 6, 2016

2001 Aston Martin Vantage — common questions

Is the 2001 Aston Martin Vantage reliable?

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

Does the 2001 Aston Martin Vantage have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Aston Martin 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.