This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Aston Martin Db9.
15 mpg combined
15.7 L/100km
Minicompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2013 Aston Martin DB9 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission control switch defect that can shift the gearbox into neutral without driver input, cutting power while the vehicle is moving.
Two other transmission concerns also affect this vehicle. A communication error between the engine and transmission control modules can prevent the transmission's park pawl from engaging when the car is parked, meaning the vehicle can roll on a slope if the parking brake is not applied. On the interior, the door unlocking mechanisms can fail to respond when the car has been locked from outside, potentially trapping an occupant inside the cabin.
At a glance
What can fail
A communication error between the engine and transmission control modules can prevent the transmission park pawl from engaging, which secures the vehicle when parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the transmission control module software at no cost to restore proper park pawl engagement.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The interior door unlock mechanism may not work when the vehicle is locked from outside, preventing occupants from unlocking doors from inside.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the software to disable the double locking feature, restoring normal interior door unlock function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission control switch may fail, causing the transmission to shift into neutral without the driver requesting it, which removes engine power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the faulty transmission control switch with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
