2011 Aston Martin DBS
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
Recalls on the 2011 Aston Martin DBS
Latches/locks/linkages
The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the…
Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park…
Seats: seat heater/cooler
In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat…
1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
2011 Aston Martin DBS at a glance
- Engine
- 5.9L 12-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spd, Automatic 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Coupe
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2011 Aston Martin DBS?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Aston Martin DBS. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2011 Aston Martin DBS reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2011 Aston Martin DBS?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2011 Aston Martin DBS listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.