Suspension Related Problems of the 2005 Lotus Elise

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2005 Lotus Elise. The number one most common problem is related to the rear suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Lotus Elise

Problem Category Number of Problems
Rear Suspension problems
2
Suspension problems
1

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2005 Lotus Elise

The Rear Suspension problem

Failure: broken toe link bolt. Event¿s leading to the failure: normal driving of the car on public streets. Consequences of the failure: rear wheel will move freely causing total loss of control of the car.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

Wiring on auto has been a mess since new, auto towed 15 times for mechanical reasons and addition times tow truck was coming and car would start. Shifter broke off at 2,000 miles, transaxle was replaced at about 20,000 miles alarm system, alternator,speakers,turn indicators, front steering box   Read details...


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