2009 Lotus Elise Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Lotus Elise.

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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Lotus Elise Problems

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

#11 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Avg mileage:20,200 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Lotus Elise.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1——20,200 mi

Recalls for 2009 Lotus Elise

1 NHTSA recall campaigns 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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