Total Complaints
2 filings
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE · model year
2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
2 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006ASTON MARTINV8 VANTAGE carries 2 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 2006 V8 VANTAGE is exterior lighting with 2 filings. 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 1 active recall campaign, 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 2006 V8 VANTAGE 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.
2
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 |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
Recalls (1)
14V75300025/11/2014
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
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 heate
Recent Complaints
20190625EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FACTORY HEADLIGHTS SUFFER FROM SEVERE CONDENSATION. THIS CAUSES POOR ROAD ILLUMINATION AND EXCESSIVE DIFFRACTION OF LIGHT. IT ALSO CAUSED COMPONENTS TO FAIL INCLUDING THE TURNING INDICATOR LEDS THAT ARE BUILT INTO THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. THE TAIL LIGHTS SUFFERED THE SAME CONDITION. CAUSING INDICATORS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL.
Mileage: 15,043
20190625EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD FAILED INSIDE THE LEFT HEADLIGHT. THE LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL THEREFORE DOES NOT WORK, AND THE BOARD IS NOT AVAILABLE BY ITSELF. A YEAR LATER (6/2019) THE LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT DEVELOPED CONDENSATION AND THE BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL FAILED. THESE ARE VERY COMMON PROBLEMS FOR THIS CAR AND NOT REPAIRABLE. OFFICIALLY A NEW HEADLIGHT AND NEW TAIL LIGHT WOULD BE NEEDED. THIS WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $2500+ FOR JUST ONE TAILLIGHT AND ONE HEADLIGHT PLUS LIKELY 5+HRS LABOR. IT IS VERY LIKELY THE RIGHT SIDE LIGHTS WILL FAIL SOME DAY. TURN SIGNALS SHOULD BE REPAIRABLE. THE CAR IS OVERALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, BUT I AM NOT SURE A CAR LIKE THIS SHOULD NEED $6000 IN TURNSIGNAL REPAIRS IN ITS LIFETIME.
Mileage: 80,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE have?▼
The 2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE?▼
Yes, the 2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE is EXTERIOR LIGHTING with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 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.