Lotus Elise owners have reported 5 problems related to radiator hose (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lotus Elise based on all problems reported for the Elise.
The contact owns a 2006 Lotus Elise. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that oil was leaking abnormally. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and advised the contact that oil was leaking from the oil filter. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v510000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 10,000.
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The contact owns a 2006 Lotus Elise. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v510000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose). The manufacturer was made aware of the situation and the contact was awaiting a response to find out how to pursue repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Lotus Elise. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v510000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose). The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they had no time frame as to when the necessary parts would be available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11,300.
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.
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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.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems | |
| Radiator Hose problems | |
| Engine Burning Oil problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems | |
| Radiator problems | |
| Engine Failure problems |