2008 Lotus Exige: common problems and reliability
An average Exige year.
1 owner complaint, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2008 Exige?The 2008 Lotus Exige has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Lotus Exige vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Exige years only. How we score it
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2008 Exige
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 14V280000Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.
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.
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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