2017 Lotus Evora: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Lotus Evora has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and suspension. Owners most often flag interior build quality and materials — mix of well-designed and afterthought elements; hard plastics; "kit-car'ish" feel; persistent rattles. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

3
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Lotus Evora vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
2
suspension
1
electrical system
1

Recalls affecting the 2017 Evora

structure

Campaign 19V263000

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Evora vehicles. The toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle…

What owners say across generations

Extremely positive sentiment among owners, characterized by deep emotional attachment and praise for its pure, engaging driving experience. The vehicle is consistently described as thrilling, communicative, and offering immense fun at legal speeds, with a chas

  • Interior build quality and materials — Mix of well-designed and afterthought elements; hard plastics; "kit-car'ish" feel; persistent rattles. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Infotainment and technology — Terrible backup camera quality; outdated pixel-based small information screens; aftermarket-feeling OEM stereo. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Manual transmission quality (early models) — Sloppy, vague shifter with long throws; can hang up on vigorous shifts; significantly improved in later GT models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Dashboard cracking — Warping and cracking in hotter climates, particularly on earlier models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Rear visibility limitations — Thick C-pillars and small rear window create blind spots; carbon louvers exacerbate the issue and can cause light to shine through into the mirror. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Evora.

Typical used price

Used Evora listings typically run $48,721–$59,726 across 2010 to 2014 model years.

Other Evora model years

2011 Evora
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