2007 Lotus Exige: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Exige years.
One of the Lotus Exige years to avoid. All Exige years
7 owner complaints, most about engine and engine cooling. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Exige?The 2007 Lotus Exige has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and power train.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Lotus Exige vehicles (US, public record).
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Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2007 Exige
engine and engine cooling
Campaign 13V041000Lotus is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2006, through October 31, 2007. The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
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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