2005 Lotus Exige Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 25, 2011 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Exige years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Lotus Exige so far. 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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2005 Lotus Exige recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling; engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittingsOct 14, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V510000 · 5,041 vehicles

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lotus Exige?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Lotus Exige?

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

Was the 2005 Lotus Exige a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Exige model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.