2007 Lotus Exige S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Exige S years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lotus Exige S. That is the most of any Exige S model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 8,600 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Lotus Exige S 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 | 3 | 43% | 8,600 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 52,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | 49,066 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 14% | 12,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Lotus Exige S recalls (1)
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 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.
On november 15, 2015 my 2007 lotus exige s experienced oil cooler line failure. I was taking turn 8 at thunderhill raceway at 95 mph when the oil cooler transfer hose at the front of the car detached and dumped oil onto my passenger side tires and all along the side of my vehicle. This created an…
Have a leak around oil cooler. I'm afraid if oil gets on to exhaust it could start a fire or if it gets on the tires cause an accident. The 2005 and 2006 have already been investigated for this problem and a recall has been ordered but apparently does not include my 2007 model. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lotus exige s. The contact was traveling between 35-40 mph when the defrost fan failed to work properly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 12,400.
The oil line leading to the front oil cooler failed at the engine side, where the hose meets the connector. This caused the oil to leak all over the engine bay and exhaust. This is a known issue with the car and there's already a recall for 05&06 cars, but the same problem exists for 07 cars as…
I was driving when i noticed some smoke emanating from the rear of the car. When i pulled over, i noticed that the car was smoking from the engine bay, and there was oil dripping down from the under panels. I immediately shut down the car and had it towed to a lotus certified shop, where they…
Other Lotus Exige S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Exige S | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lotus Exige S?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Lotus Exige S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Lotus Exige S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Exige S model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.