Total Complaints
4 filings
ASTON MARTIN DB7 · model year
2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7
4 NHTSA complaints, and 4 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000ASTON MARTINDB7 carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 DB7 is air bags with 1 filings, followed by seat belts (1) and suspension (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 4 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
No open NHTSA investigation overlaps the 2000 DB7 in the current dataset. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
Recalls (4)
01V11000030/03/2001
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
03V12200026/03/2003
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
00V01100018/01/2000
STEERING:LINKAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WELDS SECURING THE FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET COULD BE INADEQUATE RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET.
00V30000003/10/2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: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
Recent Complaints
20031124AIR BAGS
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 BUT FAILED TO DISCLOSE THEM DESPITE BEING ASKED DIRECTLY IF THE CAR HAD ANY KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFECTS. 1. FERRARI OF DENVER SOLD ME AN 2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7 V12, FOR WHICH I PAID IN FULL 2. THEY DELIVERED IT TO ME HERE IN CALIFORNIA 3. THE CAR WAS MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM THE WAY THEY REPRESENTED IT 4. THE CAR COULD NOT PASS CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS TESTS, SO I HAD TO SPEND OVER $10,000 FIXING THINGS JUST TO REGISTER IT 5. IT HAD AN ILLEGAL RADAR JAMMING SYSTEM INSTALLED (NOT A LEGAL DETECTOR) WHICH WILL COST THOUSANDS TO REMEDY 6. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE WORKING SEAT BELTS OR AIRBAGS. THEY HAD TO HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WAS ON WHEN THE CAR WAS DELIVERED. I HAVE SEVERAL WITNESSES TO THIS FACT. 7. THEY CHARGED ME FOR AN AFTER MARKET WARRANTY, I PAID IN FULL
Mileage: 31,000
20031124SEAT BELTS
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 BUT FAILED TO DISCLOSE THEM DESPITE BEING ASKED DIRECTLY IF THE CAR HAD ANY KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFECTS. 1. FERRARI OF DENVER SOLD ME AN 2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7 V12, FOR WHICH I PAID IN FULL 2. THEY DELIVERED IT TO ME HERE IN CALIFORNIA 3. THE CAR WAS MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM THE WAY THEY REPRESENTED IT 4. THE CAR COULD NOT PASS CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS TESTS, SO I HAD TO SPEND OVER $10,000 FIXING THINGS JUST TO REGISTER IT 5. IT HAD AN ILLEGAL RADAR JAMMING SYSTEM INSTALLED (NOT A LEGAL DETECTOR) WHICH WILL COST THOUSANDS TO REMEDY 6. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE WORKING SEAT BELTS OR AIRBAGS. THEY HAD TO HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WAS ON WHEN THE CAR WAS DELIVERED. I HAVE SEVERAL WITNESSES TO THIS FACT. 7. THEY CHARGED ME FOR AN AFTER MARKET WARRANTY, I PAID IN FULL
Mileage: 31,000
20031124SUSPENSION
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 BUT FAILED TO DISCLOSE THEM DESPITE BEING ASKED DIRECTLY IF THE CAR HAD ANY KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFECTS. 1. FERRARI OF DENVER SOLD ME AN 2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7 V12, FOR WHICH I PAID IN FULL 2. THEY DELIVERED IT TO ME HERE IN CALIFORNIA 3. THE CAR WAS MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM THE WAY THEY REPRESENTED IT 4. THE CAR COULD NOT PASS CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS TESTS, SO I HAD TO SPEND OVER $10,000 FIXING THINGS JUST TO REGISTER IT 5. IT HAD AN ILLEGAL RADAR JAMMING SYSTEM INSTALLED (NOT A LEGAL DETECTOR) WHICH WILL COST THOUSANDS TO REMEDY 6. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE WORKING SEAT BELTS OR AIRBAGS. THEY HAD TO HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WAS ON WHEN THE CAR WAS DELIVERED. I HAVE SEVERAL WITNESSES TO THIS FACT. 7. THEY CHARGED ME FOR AN AFTER MARKET WARRANTY, I PAID IN FULL
Mileage: 31,000
20031124EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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 BUT FAILED TO DISCLOSE THEM DESPITE BEING ASKED DIRECTLY IF THE CAR HAD ANY KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFECTS. 1. FERRARI OF DENVER SOLD ME AN 2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7 V12, FOR WHICH I PAID IN FULL 2. THEY DELIVERED IT TO ME HERE IN CALIFORNIA 3. THE CAR WAS MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM THE WAY THEY REPRESENTED IT 4. THE CAR COULD NOT PASS CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS TESTS, SO I HAD TO SPEND OVER $10,000 FIXING THINGS JUST TO REGISTER IT 5. IT HAD AN ILLEGAL RADAR JAMMING SYSTEM INSTALLED (NOT A LEGAL DETECTOR) WHICH WILL COST THOUSANDS TO REMEDY 6. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE WORKING SEAT BELTS OR AIRBAGS. THEY HAD TO HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WAS ON WHEN THE CAR WAS DELIVERED. I HAVE SEVERAL WITNESSES TO THIS FACT. 7. THEY CHARGED ME FOR AN AFTER MARKET WARRANTY, I PAID IN FULL
Mileage: 31,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7 have?▼
The 2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7?▼
Yes, the 2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7 has 4 recall(s). The most common affected component is STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7 is AIR BAGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS and SUSPENSION.
Is the 2000 ASTON MARTIN DB7 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.