Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2005 Lotus Elise. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Manual Transmission Floor Shifter problems |
Driving under normal conditions through city traffic when the oil indicator light came on. Pulled over to the side of the rode and checked the oil level. Showed it was empty with oil spilling on the ground. Read details...
Manual transmission popped unexpectedly out of 5th gear during hard driving causing driver to select wrong gear in attempt to regain control of vehicle. The placing of the transmission into 3rd gear by mistake led to catastrophic over-revving of the engine with engine failure (total loss). Read details...
Sub: 2005 Lotus Elise NHTSA recall #05v-571 VIN sccpc11175hl31491. I live in nicholasville kentucky & dealer is in atlanta GA. Driving there would be 12 hrs on the road + $$ for accommodations & travel expenses, car mileage & depreciation. Read details...