2007 Lotus Elise Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Lotus Elise.

20062009
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Lotus Elise Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Engine Problems

#23 complaints

Engine & Cooling

#32 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Lotus Elise.

Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Lotus Elise. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2007 Lotus Elise

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,492 vehicles.

13V041000Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Engine & Cooling
~451 affected

Lotus is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2006, through October 31, 2007. The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.

11V510000Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Engine & Cooling
~5,041 affected

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

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2007 Lotus Elise — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Lotus Elise reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Lotus Elise has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Lotus Elise?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (3 complaints); Engine & Cooling (3 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2007 Lotus Elise have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,492 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Lotus Elise?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lotus Elise reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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