Summary
The Aston Martin DB7 has 6 recalls spanning the 1996–2000 production run, with the most serious affecting 2000 model year vehicles, where a weld failure on the front damper lower mounting bracket can cause the bracket to separate, displacing the damper and limiting the driver's ability to steer. Also on 2000 models, a power steering high-pressure hose can contact the left exhaust manifold, scorch through, and leak hydraulic fluid, causing steering to become progressively heavier and harder to control. There is also a 2000 model year issue where one of the two powertrain control modules can fall out of specification, causing the engine to fire on only six of the twelve cylinders, producing reduced power and exhaust smoke; continuing to run the engine in that condition can overheat and damage the catalytic converters.
On 1997 models, two separate issues were identified: the low brake fluid warning lamp fails to illuminate during the ignition-on bulb test, removing a periodic check that the warning system is functioning, and the front seatbelt warning chime does not sound when the belt is unbuckled. Going back to 1996, the steering column lighting switch assembly can trap wiring, causing a partial loss of lighting function depending on which wires are affected.
