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2011 Aston Martin

V8 Vantage

Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L

Aston Martin V8 Vantage: best and worst years
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Closest available photo (2009 model year); you're viewing the 2011.

2009 photoallen watkin from London, UKCC BY-SA 2.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
420
Axle ratio
3.91
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
5
Owner complaints
1 See on NHTSA
Theft rate
0.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING100%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1 total.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

29 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Oct 17, 2022EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALSPL-30-1545

    Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit

  • May 20, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYSPL-10-1520

    Compliance with E10 Fuel

  • Dec 3, 2020EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALSB-30-1282V2

    Set up Guide for Data Loggers

  • Feb 10, 2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOTH-19-1368

    Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test

  • Sep 18, 2019EQUIPMENTOTH-30-1308

    Customer Handover Checklist

  • May 20, 2019ENGINESPL-03-1261

    Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines

  • Mar 29, 2019EQUIPMENTSPL-30-1257

    Welcome to Technical Hub

  • Feb 28, 2019EQUIPMENTWPL-30-0320V2

    Parts return requests PRRs

  • and 21 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / unlimited mi
Powertrain
3 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr

Source: www.astonmartinpalmbeach.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.