Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2007 Lotus Elise. The number one most common problem is related to the engine oil leaking (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (one problem).
Aware of NHTSA recall # 11v-510 having received letter from Lotus cars USA but was told this vehicle was probably not affected. Monitored for signs of oil leakage anyway but saw nothing: no change in oil level on dipstick checks, no signs of oil under car. Read details...
Was driving my 2007 Lotus Elise when the oil hose pulled out of the crimped fitting at the right rear connection to the engine just above the oil filter. This caused all of the oil to quickly leave the engine and coat the right rear tire. Read details...
I was on the freeway driving at freeway speeds in the #1 lane when I smelled burning oil. I hadn't noticed the car performing differently so I looked ahead to the forward cars for the 'gross polluter' causing the smell. I didn't see anyone with my first forward inspection. Read details...