The 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a front suspension bracket with potentially inadequate welds that can separate and displace the damper, limiting steering movement.
A second steering concern involves the power steering high-pressure hose, which can contact the exhaust manifold, scorch through, and leak hydraulic fluid. As pressure drops, power steering assistance fades, requiring noticeably more effort to turn the wheel. On the drivetrain side, a powertrain control module can fail to operate within spec, causing the engine to fire on only six of its twelve cylinders. The driver may notice a loss of power and smoke from the exhaust, and if the condition persists, the catalytic converter can overheat and be damaged.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering high pressure hose may contact the left exhaust manifold and scorch through, causing gradual loss of hydraulic fluid and power steering assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will reposition the hose and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The engine may start and run on only six of twelve cylinders because one powertrain control module doesn't work as designed. You may notice reduced engine power or smoke from the exhaust.
What the fix does
Both powertrain control modules will be replaced with recalibrated units.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The welds securing the front damper lower mounting bracket may be inadequate, causing the bracket to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the front damper lower mounting bracket.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
