Two problems related to radiator hose have been reported for the 2005 Lotus Elise. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Lotus Elise based on all problems reported for the 2005 Elise.
The contact owns a 2005 Lotus Elise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine oil change; however, the technician stated the oil line was leaking at the fitting where it connects to the engine and it needed to be replaced. There was an open investigation under NHTSA action number: pe11022 (engine and engine cooling engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose) that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,881.
The contact owns a 2005 Lotus Elise. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer however, the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 14,200. The right rear oil line at the metal fitting is currently leaking oil. Updated 10/28/11.