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2001 Aston Martin VantageRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint for the 2001 Aston Martin Vantage. Most complaints involve latches/locks/linkages (1).
Combined MPG
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No EPA rating found
NHTSA overall
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Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Mar 2001
Owner complaints
1
Top: latches/locks/linkages
Fuel cost / yr
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No EPA estimate
Safety recalls
1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 29, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2016 – Oct 2016
- Latches/locks/linkages1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
By model year
Complaints for each Vantage model year we’ve synced.
Only one model year synced so far.
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Latches/locks/linkages
1 report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE HOOD RELEASE SENSOR INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED. THE HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE HOOD TO OPEN AND SHATTER THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 29, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Aston Martin Vantage as of Oct 29, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 29, 2026
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2001 Vantage questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Aston Martin Vantage have?
1 safety recall as of Oct 29, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
What are the most common 2001 Aston Martin Vantage problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are latches/locks/linkages (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 29, 2026