2007 Lotus Elise Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elise years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lotus Elise. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Elise model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 24,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Lotus Elise problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 50% | 24,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 38% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 25% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 3 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Lotus Elise recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
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.
Fix: 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 cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The 2007+ lotus elise/ exige are all equipped with a shifter that is prone to failure. I have personally had a broken shifter while driving on the highway and was stuck at the 3rd gear and almost got into a car accident. Many have also reported the same situation. It's believed to be true that the…
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…
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…
Second time this has happened. Received new engine from lotus 4/21/2012 and had about 700 miles on new engine. Was driving on residential street in mid gears. Noted some odd engine rattling noises briefly. Seconds later, strong smell of gasoline which dissipated. Then saw flickering instrument…
Aware of nhtsa recall # 11v-510 having received letter from lotus cars usa but was told this vehicle was probably not affected. Monitored for signs of oil leakage anyway but saw nothing: no change in oil level on dipstick checks, no signs of oil under car. While accelerating on expressway, had low…
Other Lotus Elise years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Elise | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Elise | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Elise | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Elise | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 8 | 2 |
| 2006 Elise | 17 | 1 |
| 2005 Elise | 46 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lotus Elise?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Lotus Elise?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Lotus Elise a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elise model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.