Worst 2006 Lotus Elise Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Lotus Elise.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 26,680 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 35,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 42,344 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 21,850 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 38,950 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi |
Recalls for 2006 Lotus Elise
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,082 vehicles.
LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2006. THE OIL COOLER LINE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FITTING.
LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2006. THE OIL COOLER LINE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FITTING.
Other Lotus Elise Years
Wider context: See the full Lotus Elise reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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