1998 Lotus Esprit Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Esprit years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Lotus Esprit. That is the most of any Esprit model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Lotus Esprit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Lotus Esprit recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no, 208, "occupant crash protection." certain air bag warning labels are required on both sun visors and the above vehicles failed to have the required labels affixed to the driver's side sun visor.
Risk: The absence of the labels could create a risk to motor vehicle safety if the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts is not properly understood. Improper usage could cause injuries in the event of air bag deployment when there is a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2004. Owners should contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
Wheels:rim
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain wheels were not properly heat treated for hardness. The rear wheels could crack and break.
Risk: The rear wheels could crack and break, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these wheels.
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.
Horn inoperative.
Other Lotus Esprit years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Esprit | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Esprit | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Esprit | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Esprit | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Esprit | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 Esprit | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 Esprit | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lotus Esprit?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Lotus Esprit?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.