2009 Lotus Elise Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Lotus Elise.

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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Fatalities
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Recalls
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Worst 2009 Lotus Elise Problems

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

#11 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Lotus Elise.

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Recalls for 2009 Lotus Elise

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~860 vehicles.

14V280000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~860 affected

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.

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2009 Lotus Elise — FAQ

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

Is the 2009 Lotus Elise reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Lotus Elise has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Hydraulic Brakes with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Lotus Elise?
Top reported problems: Hydraulic Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2009 Lotus Elise have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 860 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 2009 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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