2006 Lotus Exige Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Exige years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Lotus Exige. That is the most of any Exige model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 16,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Lotus Exige 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 100% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Lotus Exige 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.
The defroster / air conditioner / heat blower fan stopped working causing the front and side windows to completely fog up when it is raining outside. The failure happened without notice or specific event. It just happened. The fix is to replace the fan blower motor resistor pack. The manufacture…
Other Lotus Exige years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Exige | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Exige | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Exige | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Exige | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Exige | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Exige | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lotus Exige?
Owners most often report visibility problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Lotus Exige?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.