DecodedCars2017 Aston Martin DB11
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Body styles
- DB11
- Engines
- 5.2L 12-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 17 combined · 15 city / 21 hwy
- Length
- 187.4 in
- Curb weight
- 4,087 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 27% below the 2017 minicompact car average of 23.4 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 6 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2017 Aston Martin DB11 is a minicompact car offered with a 5.2L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 187 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,087 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway), 27% worse than the 2017 minicompact car average of 23.4 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB11 | 187.4 in | 76.4 in | 50.4 in | 110.6 in | 65.4 / 65.4 in | 4,087 lb | 49/51 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB11 V12 | 5.2L 12-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | -27% | $4,850 | 497 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2017 Aston Martin DB11.
Similar 2017 minicompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Aston Martin DB11 (this car) | 17 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Lamborghini Aventador | 13 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari | 13 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Ferrari F12 tdf | 13 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2017 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta | 13 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso | 13 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Recalls (3)
Air Bags › Critical Fasteners · Oct 2, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V604000 · 21 vehicles
- Problem
- Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11, 2019 DB11 V8 Volante and DBS Superleggera, 2019-2020 Vantage and 2020 Superleggera Volante vehicles. The front seat air bag fasteners may not have been tightened correctly.
- Risk
- Loose fasteners can cause the air bag to improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will examine and, if necessary, secure the front seat air bag fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1418.
Air Bags › Frontal · Jan 19, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V065000 · 1,027 vehicles
- Problem
- Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017-2018 DB11 V12 Coupe and DB11 V8 Coupe vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
- Risk
- If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
- Fix
- Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.
Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Jun 29, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V411000 · 319 vehicles
- Problem
- Aston Martin the Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may be incorrectly calibrated, resulting in the low tire pressure warning tell-tale not illuminating at the required minimum activation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Risk
- If the driver is not warned that a tire is under-inflated, continued use may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-13-0025.
Not every 2017 Aston Martin DB11 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2017 Aston Martin DB11 in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2017 Aston Martin DB11 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Aston Martin DB11. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other DB11 years
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