Lotus - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

📉 Compare Lotus models

The following chart shows the Lotus models that have had the most problems reported. Note that a model on the top of the list may simply indicate that it is a popular model rather than a problematic car. For example, over the years, Lotus has sold far more Elise model cars than the Esprit model.

Table 1. Compare Lotus models

Lotus Model	Number of Problems
Elise	83
Exige	10
Exize	2
Esprit	1

📊 Number of problems reported for all models of Lotus built between 2009 and 2005

Owners of Lotus cars have reported a total of 96 problems across all Lotus models built from 2009 to 2005. The average number of problems per model year in this period, reported across all Lotus models, is 19.0. Cars from Lotus's 2005 model year have the most problems reported (54 problems).

Table 2. Number of problems reported during the vehicle's first year in service

Model Year	Number of Problems
2009 Lotus vehicles	1
2008 Lotus vehicles	1
2007 Lotus vehicles	18
2006 Lotus vehicles	21
2005 Lotus vehicles	54

🔎 Common problems of Lotus Vehicles

The following chart shows the most common problems reported across all models of Lotus cars. The number one most common problem of Lotus cars is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling, with 58 problems reported. The second most common Lotus car problem is related to the vehicle's power train (9 problems).

Table 3. Common problems of Lotus vehicles

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	58
Power Train	9
Visibility	6
Unknown Or Other	5
Electrical System	5
Suspension	5
Other Fuel System	2
Service Brakes	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Steering	1
Latches/locks/linkage	1
Wheel	1

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