2006 Lotus Exige: common problems and reliability
An average Exige year.
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1 owner complaint, most about visibility. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Exige?The 2006 Lotus Exige has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are visibility.
Safety record for the 2006 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Lotus Exige vehicles (US, public record).
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Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2006 Exige
engine and engine cooling
Campaign 11V510000LOTUS 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.
What owners say across generations
Extremely positive sentiment among owners and enthusiasts, characterized by universal praise for its raw, visceral, and telepathic driving dynamics.
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Other Exige model years
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