One problem related to radiator has been reported for the 2007 Lotus Elise. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Lotus Elise based on all problems reported for the 2007 Elise.
Driving in second gear and changing into third gear the radiator exploded and splashed hot coolant all over the windshield. Fortunately I had the roof on, otherwise the hot coolant could have landed on me or my 8 yr. Old son. Lotus uses a terribly designed radiator that has plastic edges, which become brittle and explode over time. . Read more...