Recalls ·2007 Lotus Elise/Exige

2007 Lotus Elise/Exige recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Lotus Elise/Exige; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling. Owners filed 8 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2007 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints8

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Recalls (2)

Engine and engine coolingCampaign 13V041000 · 05 Feb 2013

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached oil line could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.

Engine and engine coolingCampaign 11V510000 · 14 Oct 2011

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached oil line could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 19, 2011. Owners may contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887.

What owners complain about

Share of the 8 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine and engine cooling4 · 50%
Engine3 · 38%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 25%
Power train1 · 12%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I was on the freeway driving at freeway speeds in the #1 lane when i smelled burning oil. I hadn't noticed the car performing differently so i looked ahead to the forward cars for the 'gross polluter' causing the smell. I didn't see anyone with my first forward inspection. I then immediately noticed the oil light lit…

Engine · Oct 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

I was on the freeway and moved into the #2 lane and was accelerating. I looked out my rearview mirror and saw what i thought was a dust cloud behind me. I looked at the road in front of me expecting to see some dirt on the road, but there wasn't any. I looked back and it seemed that it was like a dirty brown smoke. I…

Engine · Oct 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

1. Nothing was obvious leading you to the event. 2. Failure only occurred once, but caused engine failure. 3. Engine was replaced entirely. *tr

Engine and engine cooling · Oct 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Was driving my 2007 lotus elise when the oil hose pulled out of the crimped fitting at the right rear connection to the engine just above the oil filter. This caused all of the oil to quickly leave the engine and coat the right rear tire. I was lucky i was driving straight on a highway at the time and was able to…

Engine and engine cooling · Aug 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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