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Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.7) Problems by Year

The 4.7-litre update offers significant performance gains. While improved, it still shares the VH platform issues like timing cover weeps and clutch sensitivity.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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2009–20113 issues

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Buying Tips for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.7)

  • ✓SportShift I is still fitted to early 4.7s; ensure it has been calibrated regularly.
  • ✓Check for timing-cover oil leaks even on tidy-looking cars.
  • ✓Verify the air conditioning is ice-cold; evaporator replacement is a dashboard-out job.
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