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Aston Martin, DBS Common Issues

1. Oil leaks

Occurrence: 20%Cost to repair: $300

Symptoms:

Visible oil spots under the car, hissing sound from the engine


2. Faulty fuel pumps

Occurrence: 15%Cost to repair: $800

Symptoms:

Car won't start, poor engine performance, strange noises from the fuel system


3. Rear main seal leaks

Occurrence: 12%Cost to repair: $600

Symptoms:

Oil spots on the underside of the car, whining or grinding noise from the transmission


4. Electrical issues with the infotainment system

Occurrence: 10%Cost to repair: $400

Symptoms:

System freezes, buttons don't respond, displays malfunctioning messages


5. Coolant leaks

Occurrence: 8%Cost to repair: $200

Symptoms:

Green or yellow fluid on the ground, overheating engine


6. Transmission issues

Occurrence: 6%Cost to repair: $1200

Symptoms:

Slipping or hesitation when shifting gears, unusual noises from the transmission


7. Rear differential failure

Occurrence: 4%Cost to repair: $1000

Symptoms:

Unusual noise from the rear of the car, vibrations while driving


8. Faulty sensors and modules

Occurrence: 3%Cost to repair: $600

Symptoms:

Malfunctioning warning lights, strange noises or vibrations


9. Brake issues

Occurrence: 2%Cost to repair: $500

Symptoms:

Spongy brake pedal, unusual noises from the brakes


10. Air conditioning failure

Occurrence: 1%Cost to repair: $400

Symptoms:

Lack of cooling or air circulation