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Common Problems with the
2016–2018 Lamborghini Aventador

We've identified 4 known issues that can affect the 2016–2018 Lamborghini Aventador. 1 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

4
Known Issues
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Serious
3
Moderate
0
Minor

The 2016–2018 period has 2 more issues than the Lamborghini Aventador average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

ISR Clutch Wear and Calibration Issues

SeriousGearbox & Transmission

The Aventador uses a single-clutch automated manual rather than a dual-clutch gearbox, so heavy traffic, repeated reversing, and poor calibration can accelerate clutch wear or make the car unpleasant to drive.

Most affected: Coupe, Roadster, S, SV

Estimated cost: £4,000–£8,000Affects: 2011–2022Often appears around: 15k-30k miles depending on use

Typical symptoms

  • •Harsh take-up beyond the normal ISR character
  • •Clutch slip under hard load
  • •Gearbox warning lights or refusal to engage reverse

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Ask for clutch wear or adaptation history
  • ✓Drive the car in traffic and under full load
  • ✓Confirm there are no gearbox or transmission warnings stored

Oil and Coolant Seepage (High Heat)

ModerateCooling System

The massive V12 generates immense heat, which can eventually degrade rubber seals and plastic connectors in the cooling and oil systems.

Most affected: Early LP700-4 models

Estimated cost: £1,000–£3,000Affects: 2011–2018Often appears around: 20k-40k miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Faint smell of coolant after a run
  • •Small oil drops on the undertray
  • •Low coolant warnings

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Inspect the rear of the engine bay for white residue
  • ✓Check the condition of the main coolant expansion tank

Nose-Lift and Front Suspension Hydraulic Leaks

ModerateSuspension & Chassis

The front lift system is extremely useful on UK roads but adds hydraulic complexity. Leaks or tired components can leave the car slow to raise, noisy, or sitting unevenly.

Most affected: Models with lifting system

Estimated cost: £1,500–£4,000Affects: 2011–2022Often appears around: 20k-40k miles or age-related

Typical symptoms

  • •Front lift works slowly or inconsistently
  • •Fluid residue around front dampers
  • •Knocks or suspension warnings from the front end

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Cycle the lift several times in succession
  • ✓Inspect the front damper area for oil
  • ✓Check whether any lift components have already been replaced

Electrical and Sensor Faults

ModerateElectrics & Electronics

The Aventador's complex electronics are prone to intermittent warning lights, sensor failures, and infotainment malfunctions. The parasitic battery drain is significant — the 12V battery can flatten in 1–2 weeks of sitting, which cascades into multiple false ECU errors and can prevent the ISR gearbox from shifting to neutral.

Most affected: All models, particularly 2011–2014

Estimated cost: £300–£2,000Affects: 2011–2022Often appears around: Age-related, exacerbated by infrequent use

Typical symptoms

  • •Random dashboard warning lights
  • •Battery drains within 1–2 weeks of sitting
  • •Infotainment screen freezes or goes black
  • •Reverse camera or parking sensor malfunctions

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Always use a battery conditioner when parked
  • ✓Test all electrical systems during the inspection
  • ✓Scan for stored fault codes across all modules
  • ✓Check that the car can start and shift to neutral after standing

Buying Tips for the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador

  • ✓Do not mistake normal low-speed ISR jerkiness for a fault, but be wary of warning lights, refusal to select gears, or badly flaring shifts
  • ✓Operate the nose-lift system repeatedly and inspect the front suspension area for any sign of hydraulic seepage
  • ✓Check the car has lived on a battery conditioner because voltage drops trigger all sorts of alarming but sometimes misleading faults
  • ✓Inspect tyre age and carbon-ceramic brake condition carefully because consumables are hugely expensive on these cars
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