Lotus Elise recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Lotus Elise has 6 recall campaigns and 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2005, 2006, 2007.

6recalls
72complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2011 Lotus Elise
Photo: 2011 Lotus Elise by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
201120000
201010000
200921000
200820000
200728000
2006117010
2005246210
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Lotus Elise?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 (46), 2006 (17), 2007 (8) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.