2008 Aston Martin DB9
The Verdict
Worst problem area
No complaints reported
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model-year.
Complaints filed fell from 4 in 2007 to 0 in 2008.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | vs. 2008 Minicompact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 5,950–6,450 | 5,950–6,450 | 5,950–6,450 | 5,550–5,950 | 5,150–5,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 12–13 | 12–13 | 12–13 | 13–14 | 13–15 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 10–11 / 16–18 | 10–11 / 16–18 | 10–11 / 16–18 | 11–12 / 17–19 | 11–13 / 17–20 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 684–741 | 684–741 | 684–741 | 635–684 | 592–684 | |
| Complaints filed | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Aston Martin DB9 have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Aston Martin DB9 get?
EPA rates it 12–13 MPG combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Aston Martin DB9?
EPA estimates $5,950–$6,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 12 | 5.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 10 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | 12 mpg (low) | $6,450 (high) | 741 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 12 | 5.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 11 mpg (high) | 18 mpg (high) | 13 mpg (high) | $5,950 (low) | 684 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 6-spd | 12 | 5.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 10 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | 12 mpg (low) | $6,450 (high) | 741 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S6) | 12 | 5.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 11 mpg (high) | 17 mpg | 13 mpg (high) | $5,950 (low) | 684 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls (4)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES · Campaign 17V795000 · Dec 15, 2017
Defect: Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
Consequence: If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER · Campaign 14V753000 · Nov 25, 2014
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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · Campaign 14V010000 · Jan 16, 2014
Defect: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
Consequence: If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · Campaign 10V449000 · Oct 1, 2010
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.