2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage recalls 3
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
Fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Custom…
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
Fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-…
ASTON MARTIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 DB9 COUPE, DB9 VOLANTE, V8 VANTAGE COUPE, V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER, AND DBS COUPE VEHICLES. THE FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM CAM BOLT COULD CRACK ALONG ITS SHANK ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO MOVE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM CAM BOLTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ASTON MARTIN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-923-9988.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage trims & engines on record
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vehicles on record
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage — frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, exterior lighting, structure.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage get?
The 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (13 city / 20 highway).
How much is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage worth?
Comparable 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage listings run roughly $50,500–$61,000, typically around $54,600 (from 5 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.