1997 Aston Martin DB7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1997 Aston Martin DB7. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1997 Aston Martin DB7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
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.
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…
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Unknown or other
The low brake fluid level warning lamp does not illuminate during the ignition on, bulb test period.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the instrument pack wiring.
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Warning light/devices (seat belts)
The front seat belt warning chime does not sound with the seat belt unbuckled.
Remedy: Dealers will fit new seat belt buckles with properly configured wiring.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Aston Martin DB7. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (DB7 Coupe, DB7 Volante). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 12–13 / 19 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Aston Martin DB7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Aston Martin DB7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Aston Martin DB7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Aston Martin DB7
How do I know if my 1997 Aston Martin DB7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1997 Aston Martin DB7; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Aston Martin dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V110000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.