1995 Lotus Esprit Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 6, 1999 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Esprit years
Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1995 Lotus Esprit. That is the most of any Esprit model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Lotus Esprit problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1995 Lotus Esprit recalls (1)

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Air bagsDec 5, 1996 · NHTSA campaign 96V244000 · 240 vehicles

Problem: Air bag and seat belt system warning labels are missing from the sun visor. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "occupant crash protection."

Risk: The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.

Fix: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. If they so desire, they can have their dealers install these labels for them.

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.

Fire due to failure of the fuel injection system at the rear of fuel rail.

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 23, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 541107

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Lotus Esprit?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Lotus Esprit?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Lotus Esprit a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Esprit model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.