Lotus Exige owners have reported 6 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine exhaust system (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Radiator problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems |
On November 15, 2015 my 2007 Lotus Exige s experienced oil cooler line failure. I was taking turn 8 at thunderhill raceway at 95 mph when the oil cooler transfer hose at the front of the car detached and dumped oil onto my passenger side tires and all along the side of my vehicle. Read details...
Have a leak around oil cooler. I'm afraid if oil gets on to exhaust it could start a fire or if it gets on the tires cause an accident. The 2005 and 2006 have already been investigated for this problem and a recall has been ordered but apparently does not include my 2007 model. Read details...
Radiator cooling fins are metal, but each side has a rectangular plastic tubing that allows water to flow up and down each side of the radiator. At 16,200 miles, the plastic portion of the radiator on the driver side catastrophically failed, resulting in a 6 inch crack in the plastic portion, Read details...
I currently have a 2007 Lotus Exige s. My vehicle has a leak in the driver's side oil cooler. My id on Lotustalk. Com is [xxx] : I have a thread with pictures located there. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). Read details...