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 a faulty transmission circuit board that can cause the gearbox to drop into neutral without any driver input, leaving the car unable to accelerate or move out of traffic.
A second transmission concern involves the park pawl, the internal mechanism that locks the gearbox when the selector is placed in Park. A communication error between the engine and transmission control modules can prevent the pawl from engaging, meaning the car may roll on a slope if the driver exits without applying the parking brake. There is also a door latch recall: the interior unlocking mechanism can fail to respond after 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
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.
