This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 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 2014 Aston Martin DB9 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the automatic transmission shifting into neutral on its own, leaving the driver unable to maintain speed or steer clear of traffic.
A second transmission concern involves the park pawl, the mechanical pin that locks the transmission when the gear selector is placed in Park. A communication error between the engine and transmission control modules can prevent the park pawl from engaging, meaning the transmission may not actually lock even though the selector shows Park. If the car is parked on any incline and the driver steps out without applying the parking brake, the vehicle can roll freely. On the interior hardware side, the door unlocking mechanisms can fail to respond when the car has been locked from outside, leaving an occupant unable to open the door from 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
A faulty circuit board can cause the transmission to shift into neutral on its own while you're driving, without you moving the shift lever.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the faulty circuit board at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
