Is the 2007 Lotus Elise reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Lotus Elise has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 4 recalls. Most common issue: ENGINE (3 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2007 Lotus Elise?

Top reported problems: ENGINE (3 complaints, avg 59,722 mi); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (3 complaints, avg 27,667 mi); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2 complaints, avg 72,000 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

Does the 2007 Lotus Elise have recalls?

Yes, the 2007 Lotus Elise has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,984 vehicles.

2007 Lotus Elise Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Lotus Elise.

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Worst 2007 Lotus Elise Problems

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

#13 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:59,722 mi

#23 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Avg mileage:27,667 mi

#32 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:72,000 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Lotus Elise.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage
ENGINE	3	—	—	59,722 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3	—	—	27,667 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2	—	—	72,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1	—	—	14,500 mi
POWER TRAIN	1	—	—	3 mi

ENGINE

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Avg Miles

59,722

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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Avg Miles

27,667

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

complaints

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Avg Miles

72,000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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Avg Miles

14,500

POWER TRAIN

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Recalls for 2007 Lotus Elise

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,984 vehicles.

13V041000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

~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.

13V041000ENGINE AND 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

~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.

11V510000ENGINE AND 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.

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