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Aston Martin Dbs problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Dbs from 2005 to 2014: 0 owner complaints and 31 recalls across 10 model years.

No owner complaints on file yet. Best fuel economy: 14 mpg combined (2012).

Aston Martin Dbs
Photo: Falcon® Photography from France · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200510–
200620–
200730–
200830–
20095014
20104014
20114014
20125014
201320–
201420–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Aston Martin Dbs?

No owner complaints on file yet.

How many recalls has the Aston Martin Dbs had?

Across 2005–2014, NHTSA lists 31 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).