2000 Aston Martin DB7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2000 Aston Martin DB7, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2000 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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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
On certain passenger vehicles,the power assisted steering high pressure flexible hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold. It is possible that the hose may scorch through resulting in a progressive loss of hydraulic fluid and power assistance.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the hose and replace the hose if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during april 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…
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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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Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine can start up on six of the twelve cylinders. This is due to one of the two powertrain control modules not operating with its design specification. This condition will be evident by a lack of engine power and or smoke from the exhaust tail pipe.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both powertrain control modules with recalibrated programs.
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Linkages (steering)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The welds securing the front damper lower mounting bracket could be inadequate resulting in separation of the bracket.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front damper lower mounting bracket.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Aston Martin DB7 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 31,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Item number six below is the most material safety issue. Also note that the car had a subtle defect in the suspension that caused a dangerous handling problem. The dealership knew about these issues b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 24, 2003 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage (DB-7 Vantage Coupe, DB-7 Vantage Volante). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 10 / 17 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 12 cyl, 5.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 6-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 2000 Aston Martin DB7
How do I know if my 2000 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2000 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 00V011000).
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.
Other Aston Martin models
- V8 Vantage12 complaints
- DB99 complaints
- V8 Vantage S5 complaints
- DBX2 complaints
- Vantage2 complaints
- DBX7071 complaints
- Rapide1 complaints
- V12 Vantage Coupe1 complaints
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.